ABOUT THE EVENT
Race Briefing
The 2025 Race Briefing is available here
An updated briefing will be available closer to the 2026 event
$55.00early bird
(regular price $70.00)
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Conquer the Summit 2025 will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026
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21.1km run
$45.00early bird
(regular price $55.00)
10.55km
run or walk
$20.00early bird
(regular price $25.00)
U5 Free
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Conquer the Summit 2025 will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026
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5km walk
Key Dates
Online registrations close at midnight Sunday 15 March 2026 but there are advantages to getting in early.
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Earlybirds! Register online by midnight Sunday 1st March 2026 to save $s AND get your first name on your race bib. Your bib name doesn't have to be your real name!
Supporting those in need
This event is a major fundraiser for Mt Barker Lions and Rotary Clubs. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and our volunteers, 100% of your entry fees go directly to Operation Flinders and other local charities. Read about our charities.
Date & start times
Sunday 22 March 2026
Start times:
8.00am 21.1km runners
8.10am 10.55km runners
8.20am 10.55km walkers​
8.30am 5km runners and walkers
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Location
The start and finish line is The Summit Sport and Recreation Park.
Coffee hit and other refreshments!
Watermelon, a coffee van and a sausage sizzle will be available on the oval at the start/finish line.
Course notes & GPX file
You'll start with a lap and a half of the Summit Sport and Recreation Park before heading out and up some hills. Beware of the lurking photographer at the top of Whinery Hill (Ngeringa Vineyards). The photos will be uploaded to our facebook page so make sure you are smiling!
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Wave to the bulls as you go past. If you are lucky you might get to see some kangaroos and even the odd echidna.
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Enjoy the summit to the top of the mountain - you paid for this experience!
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5km entrants will follow the course from the Summit Sport and Recreation Park to Ngeringa Vineyards before turning around and heading back to the start/finish line.
​Seriously, check out the course notes, maps and GPX file.​
Half Marathon - Participant Guidance
The half marathon is a physically demanding event and requires a reasonable level of fitness and preparation. We strongly encourage all participants to consider their current fitness, training, and health status before entering. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, please seek advice from a health professional prior to race day.
For safety and event management purposes, the half marathon operates with a cut-off pace. Participants who reach the halfway point (10.55 km) in a time greater than 90 minutes will be asked to consider their ability to safely complete the remainder of the course.
Runners who continue beyond this point may do so at their own discretion; however, please note that:
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Course support (including marshals, aid stations, and traffic management) may be reduced or withdrawn, and
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Finish-line timing and finisher medals cannot be guaranteed.
These measures are in place to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, and the wider community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Cup-free event
We've made our event cup free. This is awesome! If you are not convinced, it's COVID-safe, good for the environment and our volunteers don't have to pick up your rubbish. You must bring your own drinking vessel. We will help you refill it at the on-course water stations.
Our awesome team of volunteers will try and make your day really special.
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You can also expect:​
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electronic timing
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on-course water stations
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finisher's medals
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trophies for male and female placers and teams event
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an amazing event shirt available for purchase
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first aid
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easy parking at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park
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a bell at the top of the Summit!
Safety first
Race bibs & Pre-ordered Shirts & Late registrations
Check out the information on our home page
We have a few rules to keep you safe. You will receive them via email closer to the event.
The weather is potentially warm in March. We reserve the right to start the event earlier or postpone it if we are concerned about high temperatures. The event will not be run if a catastrophic fire day is predicted.
Junior entries*
5km and 10.55km walk or run
Juniors under 16 who enter the 5km and10.55km events are eligible for reduced entry fees.
21.1km run
This event is only open to U16 juniors who are experienced at this distance and at the discretion of the committee. Contact us if you have a junior who would like to enter this distance.
Refunds
Refunds will only be considered up to 48 hours before the event.
Contact us
If you want to get in touch, call Race Director, Brian Haddy on
Tel: 0413 156 172 or Email: conquerthesummit0@gmail.com