GPT100 Miler

Team relay

Gariwerd/Grampians National Park

Start: MOUNt Zero, 8:00AM, November 7, 2025

Distance: 162km

Elevation Gain: 7700m+-

Course: the entire Grampians Peaks Trail

Team size: Four Team Members

Team options: All Male, All Female, Mixed (at least one of each)

Cut off: 10:00Am Sunday, Dunkeld (50 Hours)

Event village & STAY: HALLS GAP

Teams of four will tackle the 100 mile course running alongside the solo competitors.

The Legs of the team’s race will be the same as the stage race, where teams will relay at the three major aid stations in Halls Gap, Mt William Carpark and Griffin Fireline.

Teams will have to play to each other’s strengths with some legs being longer or at night. Night runners will get to experience the beauty of the Grampians in the dark while being fresh, and able to absorb the nature and landscapes they run through.

If one or more runner cannot complete their leg, we will be flexible in letting the other runners share the load in completing the full course.

Teams in the Miler Team Relay will be responsible for transporting their next runner to the changeover points. The first runner can get the shuttle to the start and the last runner can get the shuttle back to Halls Gap if required.

It is highly encouraged that teams book accomodation in Halls Gap from Thursday to Monday as this will be where the event village is and all the shuttles will leave from and return to the Event Village at Centenary Hall.

THe Legs

Leg 1

Start / finish: Mt Zero to Halls Gap

Stats: 49.5km, 2000m+, 2040m-

Start time: 8:00 AM Friday

Cut off: 8:00 PM Saturday

Leg 2

Start / finish: Halls Gap to Mt William Carpark

Stats: 37.5km, 2350m+, 1625m-

Cut off: 8:15 AM Saturday

Leg 3

Start / finish: Mt William Carpark to Griffin Fireline

Stats: 42km, 1795m+, 2540m-

Cut off: 10:15 PM Saturday

Leg 4

Start / finish: Griffin Fireline to Dunkeld

Stats: 33km, 1555m+, 1585m-

Cut off: 10:00 AM Sunday

course description

This is a relay like no other through a landscape that inspires freedom and connection. You and three of your friends can work together to travel the entire length of the Grampians Peaks Trail in 4 challenging legs. When one person is running the race is not over for the others. It becomes a logistical challenge with teams deciding how to crew their runners, be at the leg changeovers in time and also find rest to prepare or recover. This is not just a run, it is a crew and run and crew again. Are you and your friends up to the challenge?

Much of the journey goes through remote wilderness areas, where the rocky trail is a welcomed source of safety. There is a real sense of connection to nature and place. The race will be broken up into four legs each with major aid stations at each completion.

The first Leg to Halls Gap starts with the iconic climb up the rock slab to reveal the entirety of the world famous Taipan Wall. After running under the rock wall the trail finds its groove as it toggles between a thin rocky uneven surface and a smooth dirt ribbon. There are numerous waterfalls through here, with continual 360 views of the entire Grampians grandeur, which is a common theme throughout the whole run.

The second Leg through to Duwul/Mt William has continual long climbs. It may be nightfall for the majority of the field heading up to the famous Pinnacles Lookout or Mount Rosea. This section is draining with foot placement and ankle stability being the key. Conserve energy when possible. Take time at Borough Huts to compose yourself and fuel and hydrate. The next 15km to Mt William are the crux of the race. There is much technical trail, especially up to, and across the Seven Dials and Redmans Bluff. However, the trail improves from here and the views from the top are spectacular as the trail adheres to a clifftop along to Mt William Aid Station.

The third Leg through to Griffin Fireline is a net downhill. Except for the speedy teams it will be into the daylight of Saturday for the bulk of the field to navigate this difficult stretch in the day. It starts with a very challenging 19k which crosses the Major Mitchell Plateau up to the high point of the race, Durd Durd at 1167m asl. A very long and initially steep descent brings you to Jimmy Creek where the runner will be rewarded for having done the hardest section of their race. Many short punchy climbs and flowy downs follow. There is a lot of newly built trail, and it is much appreciated. It will be hard to find rhythm through these shorter continual hills, with some rock hopping, choppy climbs mixed in with fast terrain.

The fourth Leg passes over some of the well-known peaks in the southern section of the range. This means lots of steep ascent, often on stairs to some striking summits including Mud-Dadjug/Mt Abrupt, and Wurgarri/Mt Sturgeon. Despite being a short Leg it has three big steep climbs with stairs. It is pound for pound the most scenic section of the route. Teams will have a sense of the journey’s end, which may bring joy but also sadness that the adventure must come to an end. Runners take an enjoyable river trail to the town centre, where the celebration awaits!

MAP

Details

  • It will be imperative to remember the most critical point of the changeover of runners - YOU HAVE TO RELAY YOUR TRACKER FROM ONE RUNNER TO THE NEXT!

    All teams will be allocated a tracker as per the timing on the event schedule. This will allow US and YOUR team to know where all runners are at all times, and it will also be our way of timing you for the results, as there is an RFID chip attached to the tracker.

    So if you don’t relay the tracker we are in trouble and we will have to scramble to get you another one.

  • Wednesday November 5, 2025

    • 2:00 PM - Opening Smoking Ceremony

    • 2:30 PM - Event Village Opens At Centenary Hall in Halls Gap

    Thursday November 6, 2025

    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Mandatory Gear Check and Bib collection for GPT100 Miler & Team Relay

    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Shoe wash station open for all runner’s and crew’s shoes to be worn on the GPT trail

    • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Drop Bag service open at Event Village for Miler

    • 5:00 PM - Elite Panel

    • 5:30 PM - Race Briefing for GPT100 Miler & Team Relay

    Friday November 7, 2025

    • 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM - Drop Bag service open at Event Village for Miler

    • 6:00 AM - Rolling Shuttle departure to Mt Zero

    • 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM - Tracker Allocation at Mt Zero and Shoe Wash for Miler

    • 8:00 AM - START GPT100 Miler & Team Relay

    • 8:30 AM - Crew and supporters shuttle leaves Mt Zero to Halls Gap

    • 1:15 PM - 8:00 PM - GPT100 Miler & Team Relay runners running through Halls Gap Aid Station

    Saturday November 8, 2025

    • 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Anticipated First Finisher GPT100 Miler in Dunkeld

    • 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Large portion of the GPT100 Miler field finishing in Dunkeld

    Sunday November 9, 2025

    • 10:00 AM - Cut-off for GPT100 Miler

    • 7:00 PM - Prize Presentations for GPT100 Miler, Stage Race and Team Relays at Halls Gap Event Village

    • 8:00 PM - Large Finishers Photo under the arch at Halls Gap

    • 8:00 PM - Event Village closes and GPT100 2024 Concludes!

  • No qualification required. Although it is recommended people have experience in trail running and understand that this is a very technical trail race with night running. This course is extremely challenging, so please do not start this race without the correct mental and physical preparations.

  • All Runners Must bring their mandatory Gear to the bib collection at Centenary Hall to have it checked.

    The mandatory gear list to be carried at all times throughout the race is as follows:

    • A quality pack suitable to carry all the below items

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the Mountains.

    • Thermal long sleeve top weighing at least 180g made of polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava)

    • Sun Hat or Visor (neck cover recommended if hot)

    • Warm full fingered Gloves

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is switched on. It is highly recommended you carry a power bank or have a system to charge your phone at aid stations. Turn off Bluetooth, wifi, and close all apps except Capra. If you listen to music, do it through an ipod or you must carry a power bank to charge the phone. 

    • Capra App installed on phone and maps downloaded

    • Telstra SIM * (see mandatory gear page for more details)

    • 3L Litres of liquid storage capacity

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event)

    • Two (2) working torches each with spare batteries for each. One of the spare batteries can include a separate power bank to charge a head torch.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket

    • Snake Bite Bandage with indicators (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well)

    • 500 kcal of Emergency Food (equivalent to 2 food bars)

    • Waterproof Pants (weather dependant, TBA prior to the race via Text and email)

    • Thermal long pants (polypropylene or wool textile only) (weather dependant, TBA prior to the race via Text and email)

    • Fleece/Second Warm Layer (recommended if cold forecast, not mandatory)

    • Ice Bandana / Neck Cooler (recommended if over 23C). There will be ice, at key points on course to cool runners heading into hot sections. The T8 neck coolers are very easy to use and cover the neck perfectly.

  • GAR Trailhead

    Crew Access: There is parking available for crew who wish to drive (34 min from Halls Gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, boiled potatoes.

    Mt Difficult Rd

    NO CREW ACCESS: This aid station is located on the side of a narrow dirt road. There will be no parking for crew or supporters.

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Halls Gap

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters with ample Parking

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes. Plus toasties tomato and cheese (vegan option).

    Halls Gap will have limited beds ready for athletes who choose to have a power nap.

    Rosea Carpark

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (12 mins from Halls Gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Borough Huts

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (10 mins from Halls Gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Borough Huts will have tents ready for athletes who choose to have a power nap.

    Mt William Carpark

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (25 mins from Halls Gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes. Plus toasties with tomato and cheese (vegan option).

    Mt William will have limited beds ready for athletes who choose to have a power nap.

    Jimmy Creek Rd

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (22 mins from Halls gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Yarram Gap Rd

    NO CREW ACCESS

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Griffin Fireline

    NO CREW ACCESS

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes. Plus toasties with tomato and cheese (vegan option).

    Griffin Fireline will have limited beds ready for athletes who choose to have a power nap.

    Cassidys Gap

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (41 mins from Halls gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    Bainggug Carpark

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (43 mins from Halls gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, Pure Fluid Energy Gels, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

    FINISH - Dunkeld

    Crew Access: Full Access to crew and Supporters (46 mins from Halls gap)

    Stocked with water, Pure Electrolyte Drink, coca-cola, ginger beer, fruit, lollies, chocolate, chips, hot soup, noodles, boiled potatoes.

  • Aid Station: Cumulative Distance, Leg Distance, Ascent, Descent

    START Mt Zero Picnic Area

    GAR Trailhead: 15.5km, 15.5km, 620m+-

    Mt Difficult: 35.5km, 20km, 1100m+, 670m-

    Halls Gap: 49.5km, 14km, 300m+ ,770m-

    Rosea Carpark: 59km, 9.5km, 650m+, 270m-

    Borough Huts Camp: 72km, 13km, 440m+, 745m-

    Mt William Carpark: 87km, 15km, 1260m+, 610m-

    Jimmy Creek: 106km, 19km, 775m+, 1400m-

    Yarram Gap: 117km, 11km, 580m+, 560m-

    Griffin Fireline: 129km, 12km, 440m+, 490m-

    Cassidys Gap: 140.5km 11.5km, 450m+, 370m-

    Bainggug Carpark: 151.5km, 11km, 650m+, 730m-

    FINISH Dunkeld: 162km, 10.5km, 455m+, 485m-

  • TOTAL: 53 HOURS

    FRIDAY November 7, 2024

    - START Mt Zero Picnic Area: 8:00 AM

    - GAR Trailhead: 12:00 PM

    - Mt Difficult: 5:00 PM

    - Halls Gap: 8:00 PM

    - Rosea Carpark: 11:00 PM

    SATURDAY

    - Borough Huts Camp: 2:15 AM

    - Mt William Carpark: 8:15 AM

    - Jimmy Creek: 2:30 PM

    - Yarram Gap: 6:30 PM

    - Griffin Fireline: 10:15 PM

    SUNDAY

    - Cassidys Gap: 2:00 AM

    - Bainggug Carpark: 6:30 AM

    - FINISH Dunkeld: 10:00 AM

  • Shuttle Buses will be available for runners to the start line in Mt Zero. Runners MUST BOOK on Race Roster if they require a seat for Friday.

    Team runners will be able to book these for free. Spectators who want to book can do so for $30. Booking open until sold out!

    Head to the Race Roster Store now to reserve your seat

    Teams in the Miler Team Relay will be responsible for transporting their next runner to the changeover points. The first runner can get the shuttle to the start and the last runner can get the shuttle back to Halls Gap if required.

    More information on the shuttle times can be found in the Event Schedule

  • Race Entry

    GST and registration platform fees

    Shuttle service from Halls Gap to the start line on Thursday Morning and Friday Morning

    Professional on-course sports photography available for purchase

    Coveted Finishers Medallion

    Fully marked course

    Expert event medical support

    On-course nutrition and refreshments

    Professional event timing

    Live real-time results via on-course checkpoints

    GPS Trackers for all runners, which will see greater safety for runners out on course and also greatly improve the crewing experience to estimate when runners will arrive.