Ultra Running Hub Mt Beauty, VIC, Australia · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Bogong to Hotham
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 705 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64km | 46 | Chad Freak · 07:01:00 | Nicole Paton · 08:49:02 |
| 2025 | 64km | 36 | Dylan Newell · 08:19:00 | Cecile Smith · 09:53:15 |
| 2024 | 64km | 26 | Michael Oke · 09:04:37 | Nicole Paton · 08:49:22 |
| 2019 | 64km | 41 | Ruud Kappert · 07:13:37 | Bonnie van Wilgenburg · 08:17:16 |
| 2018 | 64km | 21 | Ashley Hoffmann · 07:28:22 | Gillian Fowler · 08:55:19 |
| 2017 | 64km | 33 | Julian Spence · 06:37:05 | Gillian Fowler · 08:59:21 |
| 2016 | 64km | 39 | Stuart Gibson · 06:43:43 | Lucinda (Lucy) Bartholomew · 07:48:42 |
| 2014 | 64km | 44 | Stuart Gibson · 06:44:42 | Beth Cardelli · 08:09:47 |
| 2011 | 64km | 47 | Stuart Gibson · 06:59:15 | Beth Cardelli · 08:14:29 |
| 2010 | 64km | 42 | John Winsbury · 07:20:32 | Beth Cardelli · 09:00:15 |
The field grew 28% between 2025 (36) and 2026 (46). 22% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Organised by TrailsPlus in Mt Beauty, VIC, Australia, Bogong to Hotham is scheduled for January 16, 2027, across a 64-kilometre trail route. Packing 3000 metres of elevation gain into that distance yields 46.9 metres of ascent per kilometre, demanding relentless climbing straight from Mountain Creek campground up the Staircase track to Mt Bogong's summit before descending to Big River and pushing up to Mt Hotham.
With 46 finishers in the 2026 edition, the race draws a middle-tier turnout: the field is bigger than 48% of 50mi peers and smaller than 51% out of 672 events in its category. Across 10 editions held between 2010 and 2026, competitors navigate a steep alpine profile with minimal pack congestion.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.