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Where: This is a 240 km run from sea level to the highest point in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko, 2229m above sea level. The race starts at Boydtown Beach near Eden.
Status: measured by GPS, carries full approvals. Crews are necessary and crews and crew cars must comply with the requirements of the NSW State Police.
When: Normally second weekend in December. Last event was Friday 9 December 2011. 0530 start with a 48 hour cutoff.
No. of finishers: 2004 - 3; 2005 - 5; 2006 - 5; 2007 - 21; 2008 - 19; 2009 - 24; 2010 - 31; 2011 - 36
How long in existence: since 2004
Winners last 6 years:
| Year |
male |
time |
female |
time |
| 2006 |
Wayne Gregory |
33:49 |
Carol la Plante |
42:53 |
| 2007 |
Tim Cochrane |
27:46:37 |
Allison Lilley |
40:27:54 |
| 2008* |
Tim Cochrane |
27:19:18 |
Kerrie Bremner |
33:08:04 |
| 2009 |
Jo Blake |
26:01:40 |
Pam Muston |
32:31:47 |
| 2010 |
Jo Blake |
28:45:22 |
Sharon Scholz |
32:14:32 |
| 2011 |
Ewan Horsburgh |
27:27:20 |
Julia Fatton (SUI) |
30:11:25 |
* the race finished at Charlottes Pass (222km) because of unfavourable weather conditions
Race records:
Full course (240km): Male - Jo Blake (2009) 26:01:40; Female - Julia Fatton (2011) 30:11:25
Short course (222km): Male - Tim Cochrane (2008) 27:19:18; Female - Kerrie Bremner (2008) 33:08:04
Race Director: Paul Every email or telephone 02 9482 8276
Event website
for more info, results from previous events, etc
Full results 2008
2009 2010 2011
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Race founder - Paul Every 2004 |
Paul traversing snowdrift 2004 |
Paul reaches
the summit 2004 |
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Carol la Plant -
first ever female |
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