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Welcome to Victoria's classic Alpine Run - The Razorback Run offers 4 challenging distances in some of the most spectacular country in Victoria's Alpine National Park giving you the opportunity to try out trail running for the first time or practise sections of the Alpine Challenge - Victoria's toughest endurance run, or just enjoy great running in a wild place.
Set in the heart of Victoria's high country the Razorback Run is one of the most amazing high altitude runs that Australia has to offer.
1) The Razorback Ridge Run, 64km of pure Alpine pleasure and pain with stunning scenery – or possibly lots of mist and no views at all. This is the most stunning and spectacular run of its kind in Victoria and the culmination of over 8 years route planning – a must for the hardened runner.
2) Mt Feathertop Skyrun, 58 KM ultra is the ideal training run for anyone thinking of attempting the Mind Alpine Challenge 100mile ultra as it covers 3 of the six climbs and descents.
3) Razorback Ridge, 38km short course – a great run up Bungalow Spur, across the Razorback and down Bon Accord Spur
4) Alpine Skyrun 22km Intro run ideal for runners wanting to familiarise themselves with running in the high country and those looking to participate in a relay team in the Alpine Challenge (March 2012)
Experience the thrill of running to the summit of Mt Feathertop, Victoria’s second highest peak and Australia’s only real mountain and enjoy stunning views of the high country from the summit, the high plains Swindlers Spur and the Razorback - weather permitting.
Support
The Razorback Run is a totally self supported run, it is not a race. Runners are fully responsible for their own safety and assume full liability for their participation. Participants should offer assistance to other runners in distress and must give way to walkers, especially on the Razorback track.
No support personnel or equipment is available other than start / finish at Harrietville Caravan Park unless runners bring their own support crew. Both the 64km and the 58km runs cover an arduous course with 3 major climbs that take a cumulative toll.
Water is available from rivers and a spring along the course.
Runners will be responsible for recording their own times and a run register will be located at race Headquarters at the Harrietville Caravan Park. Runners must log in as a safety check.
Weather Conditions / Experience
The run takes place in an exposed Alpine environment that can be subject to sudden and severe changes in weather. Rain, fog, high winds, sleet and snow as well as hot sunny days can occur during December. Do not take this run lightly, runners have died in this region. Hypothermia is a serious risk and all runners should be prepared for any weather conditions.
The Razorback Runs should only be attempted by experienced trail runners with good navigation experience. As a minimum, runners attempting the course must have successfully completed at least one 30 km organised trail run in the previous 6 months.
Start
Four runs will be available on the last full weekend of November 2011
64 / 58 / 38 km: start time - 6 am Harrietville Camping ground
22 km: start time - 7 am Diamintina Hut, (40 minute drive from Harrietville)
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