100k team relay
6 am Saturday March 28, 2026
Get the Band back together!
Teams of Four
WHERE: THE PAVILLION, PIONEER PARK, BRIGHT
Distance: 100 km
Elevation: 5000m+-
Cut off: 28 hours
CHoosing your team
Each Leg in this relay is unique and so it’s important to pick your team wisely.
Leg 1 - Start to Eurobin Creek - 26.4km, 1467m+, 1477m-
This leg starts with a steep climb up Mystic and follows a long ridge line with steep ups and downs all the way to the Buckland. This is followed by a gradual climb and descent of Keatings Ridge. This would suit someone who is good at steep and relentless terrain.
Leg 2 - Eurobin Creek to Cresta Valley (1) - 19.7km, 1467m+, 303m-
This is the Uphill Leg. The Big Walk is a massive climb and the biggest on course. However it is also runnable for the right person. Which one of you can move swiftly on a 10% grade? This is the shortest leg so perhaps a specialist in high octane racing?
Leg 3 - Cresta Valley to the Horn, to Eurobin Creek - 29.4km, 584m+, 1761m-
This is the technical Downhill Leg. This Leg also summits the Horn at 1723m+. If perhaps anyone has some altitude training in the legs then that could help… These trails are prime for someone who has good trail technique, especially on the long rocky downhill of the Big Walk.
Leg 4 - Eurobin Creek to the Finish - 24.5km, 1273m+, 1267m-
This is the Late Shift. It’s very possible this runner will be out there at night. Someone who has good experience in the dark and stern resolve would suit the bill. The journey from Clearspot to the finish being longer with more climbing and a technical descent down Middle Track. The race will be far from over at Eurobin. Someone who has a good kick on them might help if it comes down to a sprint finish!
Course Description
An epic course from the alpine township of Bright, to the Horn, the highest point of the Mount Buffalo National Park, and back. With ~5000m metres of elevation gain over 100km, this is a challenge for your mind, body and your love of the mountains.
Starting at 6am at the Pavilion, runners will only have 1.7km to warm up before the first climb up Emily's Spur (1.7km, 440m+) to the summit of Mystic. The course then runs from Mystic to Clearspot along the local favourite route of Water Reserve Track. This is an incredible ridge line with some sharp pinches mostly up but sometimes down!
The Race makes its way around to Clearspot Aid Station, with Stunning views of the course that awaits. Take a quick breather before the long undulating descent of Snake Ridge. This descent has some kickers in it so don't turn off the climbing legs yet, and enjoy the views!
Traverse the 3km of road across the Buckland Valley before starting the climb up Keatings Ridge, which is your entrance into the Mount Buffalo National Park. Descend the other side of this serene dirt road, down to Eurobin Creek Aid Station.
The Big Walk awaits, with 10km and 1000m+ of climbing. this climb will take you on a journey through the steep lower slopes, to the gently pitched single track in the middle, to the rocky sections around Mackays with exceptional views, to finally spitting you out at the Chalet.
From here you begin the 28km of the course on the Mount Buffalo Plateau where you traverse lands that home plants found nowhere else on earth. These trails are remote and beautiful. Settle into your rhythm at altitude and enjoy Lake Catani, Long Plain Track, the Cathedral and the Hump. Runners summit the Horn at over 1,723 metres to 360’ degree views of the National Park plateau and the Australian Alps.
Loop your way back to the Chalet past Mt Dunn, the reservoirs and the Monolith Track. Here you truly are on your way home with the big descent off the mountain down the Big Walk. Retrace your steps over Keatings Ridge and through the Buckland to the bottom of Dingo Ridge Climb.
Dingo Ridge is your final test, it is the final climb but a big one, with 757m+ over 6.3km to Clearspot. Recoup at the Aid Station, then turn around for a little out and back to the high point of Eagle Peak before heading back along Water Reserve Track to the Top of Middle Track, the final descent. It is loose, rocky and technical. Every runner will be in full survival mode.
From the bottom there is less than 5km to go mostly downhill! Scoot down some sweet local singletracks in Bakers Gully until you hit the backstreets of Bright. Eventually the view of the Pavillion and the Event Village opens up. Soak in the final lap of honour, you deserve all the applause.
Join your Team as you all cross the finish line together and bask in your shared glory.
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.
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$30 Tracker Hire for 100k + Teams
You will notice in the Race Roster shop when you sign up that there is an option to add on a GPS Tracker to your order. We will have a LIVE Tracking Map provided by Track Me Live which will show the exact location of every runner who chooses to hire a tracker.
This is an incredibly good opportunity for you to lock in a better experience for you and your crew. Here are some advantages and reasons why you should consider paying the extra $30 to hire the tracker.
Enhance your safety: the race director and your crew can always see your location on course when you are within 4G range. If you go off course we can contact you and let you know.
SOS call button: if you get in trouble on the course you can press the SOS button and, when you are within reception, an emergency signal will be sent to race organisers and the medical team with your location.
Improve your crew experience: your crew will be able to see exactly where you are on course and so they will be able to be at aid stations more reliably on time to crew you.
Improve your supporter’s experience: your family and friends at home can follow along from afar.
TEAMS: your team members can see exactly how you are tracking on course and cheer you along.
You must book your Tracker before Midnight March 6 2026. You will pick up your tracker at the BIB collection at the event.