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Run the Gap

Run the Gap is a fun run held yearly at Halls Gap in the scenic Grampians National Park. It provides the opportunity to run while enjoying the natural outdoors.

This run-and-walk event incorporates different categories, including the 6-kilometre run and walk, the 12-kilometre run and the 21-kilometre half marathon.

Run the Gap 2024 Dates, Prices & Course Map, Halls Gap Victoria

The different categories call for different levels of fitness, so before the event, it is paramount that visitors are well-versed in the terrain of their chosen category.

The 6km run and 6km walk will follow the walking path from Halls Gap Village parklands to Tandara Road, crossing Fyans Creek and picking up the walking track to Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre before returning along the walking/bike path to Halls Gap Village.

The 12km run will continue from behind Brambuk and follow varied terrain to Tymna Drive, up to Lake Bellfield (for a lap of the wall) and return via the walking/bike path to Halls Gap Village. The 12K and 6K courses will be marked with cones and kilometre markers. Please listen to course marshals’ instructions at each event’s start line. For your safety, ensure you eat and drink adequately before the event.

The 21km course introduces competitive trail running, combining meandering fire trails, steep and technical single-track climbs/descents, and stunning scenery. Road runners and trail runners, both experienced and new, will find the variety and diversity of the course a rewarding and worthy challenge.

Carrying your own food, gel, compression bandage, and device for carrying at least 500ml of fluids (vest, belt, or handheld bottles) is strongly recommended. Fuel / Aid stations may be up to 10km apart.

Halls Gap is 3 hours from Melbourne and 5.5 hours from Adelaide. The village is just 20 minutes from Stawell (home of the Stawell Gift and off the Western Highway), where you can access a daily local bus service to Halls Gap if you are travelling here via public transport. Halls Gap is also within 45 minutes of Horsham and Ararat, which are bus and train travel destinations from Melbourne and Adelaide.

Run the Gap is not centred on fitness alone; proceeds from the event go towards improving walking trails and cycling tracks within Halls Gap.

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    • Hi Jessica,

      We have actually been busy updating all of the information on our website and I am glad to announce that the Run the Gap will be held on 28 May 2023.

      You can find all of the time, prices, maps, and more information on our page above.

      Thanks
      Michael

    • Hi Jo,

      The first three males and first three females in the 21km, 12km and 6km runs and the first across the line in the U15 categories will be presented with their medals on the morning at the assembly area. Placegetters will be awarded based on gun time and it is the responsibility of the participant to position themselves closest to the start line, should they believe they have a chance of placing in the event.

      Best regards,
      Jess

What time is the Run the Gap?
12km run: 8:10am
21km run: 7.30am
6km run: 8:30am
6km walk: 8:35am

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What are the Run the Gap entry prices?
6km Run/Walk & 12km Run - Early
Adults: $39
Children Under 15: $29
Concession: $34
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): $90
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): $85
Family (2 Adults & 1 Child): $80

6km Run/Walk & 12km Run - Late
Adults: $44
Children Under 15: $34
Concession: $39
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): $95
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): $90
Family (2 Adults & 1 Child): $85

6km Run/Walk & 12km Run - Event Weekend
Adults: $49
Children Under 15: $39
Concession: $44
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): $100
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): $95
Family (2 Adults & 1 Child): $90

21km Trail Run - Adults
Early: $57
Late: $67
Event Weekend: $74

Online earlybird entries close at 9am, Friday 26/4/24
Online late entries close at 9am, Friday 26/5/24

On weekend entries for the 6km and 12km events are open at Centenary Hall, Saturday registration (3pm - 6pm) and from 7am on event day
On weekend 21km entries are open at Saturday registration (3pm - 6pm). No event day entries for the 21km

Please visit our website for more information on the Run the Gap.
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