ABOUT THE EVENT
Race Briefing
Registrations for the 2027 event are now open via our Humanitix registrations page.
$72.00
(early bird $57.00 - til midnight Feb 28)
21.1km run
$57.00
(early bird $47.00- til midnight Feb 28)
10.55km
run or walk
10.55km
run or walk
KIDS' DASH
$25.00
(early bird $20.00 - til midnight Feb 28)
5 km
run or walk
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 21 March 2027
Start times
8.00am 21.1km runners
8.10am 10.55km runners
8.20am 5km runners and walkers
8.30am 10.55km walkers
11.00am Kids' Dash (2 laps of the oval)
Location
The start and finish line is The Summit Sport and Recreation Park.
Coffee hit and other refreshments!
(2026 details shown; 2027 details tbc)
Back by popular demand....WATERMELON waiting for you after you cross the finish line.
There will also be great coffee and treats from Rival Brothers Coffee Roasters Mt Barker, OMG Decadent Donuts Adelaide Hills and Crowded Table.
Course notes & GPX file
You'll start with half a lap 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!
Wave to the bulls as you go past. If you are lucky you might get to see some kangaroos and even the odd echidna.
Enjoy the summit to the top of the mountain - you paid for this experience!
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.
Half Marathon - Participant Guidance
The half marathon (21.1km) is a physically demanding event and requires a high level of fitness and preparation. We strongly encourage all participants to consider their current fitness, training, and health status before entering this distance. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, please seek advice from your health provider prior to race day.
For safety and event management purposes, the half-marathon will operate with a cut-off pace. If you take more than 90 minutes to reach the halfway point (10.55 km), you will be asked to reconsider your ability to safely complete the remainder of the course. If you choose to finish at this point, you will be offered an official time and finisher medal for the quarter marathon (10.55km).
Runners who choose to continue beyond this point should note that:
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Course support (including marshals, aid stations, traffic management and tail walkers) 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.
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 and 10.55km 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 Will Butcher on
Tel: 0415 971 307 or Email: willybutcher@gmail.com