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4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km 2026

Race day
Monday, 2 November 2026
Location
Tavare Park, Harrietville, Australia
Distance
9.32 mi / 15.0 km

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km: 2 November 2026, 9.32 miles, from Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC. Entry, route and a pace chart.

53Days

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

53 days to go

More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 9.32-mile-specific training ramps up.

Indicative profile — scaled to 4882ft total gain

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km 2026: quick answers

When is 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km 2026?

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km 2026 takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026, starting at 8:00am.

What time does 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km start?

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km starts at 8:00am from Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC.

Where does 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km start?

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km starts at Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km?

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km is 9.32 miles (15km).

How much elevation gain does 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km have?

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km has approximately 4882ft of total elevation gain. 4,882ft (1,488m) of ascent across 9.32 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 524ft of climb per mile. The going: trail.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Monday, 2 November 2026
Distance
9.32 miles / 15.0km
Location
Tavare Park, Harrietville, Australia
Start Point
Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC
Start time
8:00am
Elevation gain
4882 ft (1488m)
Surface
Trail

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Not published for this event — check the official race website.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Thought Sports Pty Ltd.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Race Day Weather

A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. 4882 ft of total elevation gain across 9.32 miles.

Is 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km flat?

4,882ft (1,488m) of ascent across 9.32 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 524ft of climb per mile. The going: trail.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Course Profile

4882 ft total elevation gain.

Startmi 4.79.32mi

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Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC

Start line.

Where 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km starts and finishes

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km starts at Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Route Breakdown

The race begins at Tavare Park, crossing the Ovens River before following the Bon Accord Track for roughly 6km. Runners then tackle a steep climb up Bon Accord Spur to the historic Bon Accord Hut ruins, continue up the Razorback, and finish at Diamantina Hut after a final undulating kilometre. The course gains 1,867 m of vertical ascent, traverses alpine river flats, rocky ridges and open tussock, offering panoramic mountain views and a true alpine climbing experience.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Pace Calculator & Splits

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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Average pace / mile

25:45

Average pace / km

16:00

5K1:20:00
10K2:40:01
Finish4:00:00

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KFinish
3:00 19:19 12:00 1:00:002:00:003:00:00
3:15 20:55 13:00 1:05:002:10:003:15:00
3:30 22:32 14:00 1:10:002:20:013:30:00
3:45 24:08 15:00 1:15:002:30:013:45:00
4:00 25:45 16:00 1:20:002:40:014:00:00
4:15 27:22 17:00 1:25:002:50:014:15:00
4:30 28:58 18:00 1:30:003:00:014:30:00
4:45 30:35 19:00 1:35:003:10:014:45:00
5:00 32:11 20:00 1:40:003:20:015:00:00
5:30 35:24 22:00 1:50:003:40:015:30:00
6:00 38:38 24:00 2:00:004:00:016:00:00
6:30 41:51 26:00 2:10:004:20:016:30:00
7:00 45:04 28:00 2:20:014:40:017:00:00

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Finish Time Estimator

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Estimated 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km finish

1:20:06

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

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4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km

Standard Training Window

6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 9.32-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Tavare Park, Harrietville, VIC fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

9.32-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb: Mt Hotham 15km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.