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Running · Ultra Marathons
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 3 April 2027
- Location
- Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek, Australia
- Distance
- 100 mi / 160.9 km
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile: 3 April 2027, 100 miles, from Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Race Timeline
205 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile 2027: quick answers
When is Alpine Challenge 100 Mile 2027?
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile 2027 takes place on Saturday, 3 April 2027.
Where does Alpine Challenge 100 Mile start?
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile starts at Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Alpine Challenge 100 Mile?
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile is 100 miles (160.9km).
How much does Alpine Challenge 100 Mile cost to enter?
From $10 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 3 April 2027
- Distance
- 100 miles / 160.9km
- Location
- Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek, Australia
- Start Point
- Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, 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
From $10 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through SingleTrack Events.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile 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.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Alpine Challenge 100 Mile flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699
Start line.
Where Alpine Challenge 100 Mile starts and finishes
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile starts at Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699. 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 Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Route Breakdown
The flagship 100‑mile (160 km) Alpine Challenge threads six iconic alpine peaks – Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria’s highest, Mt Bogong – accumulating roughly 7,400 m of ascent and descent. The high‑altitude trail weaves through snow‑gum forests, alpine meadows and rocky ridgelines, demanding technical footing, steep climbs and rapid descents. For those preferring shorter distances, the event also offers 100 km, 60 km, marathon, 25 km, 10 km and a 1 km kids trail, each starting from Slalom Plaza in Falls Creek. Expect variable spring weather, potential snow patches, and breathtaking vistas that reward every step. The course is self‑supported with aid stations and mandatory safety checks, making preparation essential.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Pace Calculator & Splits
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
2:24
Average pace / km
1:29
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:48 | 1:07 | 5:36 | 11:11 | 23:36 | 33:33 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:57 | 1:13 | 6:04 | 12:07 | 25:34 | 36:21 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 2:06 | 1:18 | 6:31 | 13:03 | 27:32 | 39:09 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 2:15 | 1:24 | 6:59 | 13:59 | 29:30 | 41:57 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 2:24 | 1:29 | 7:27 | 14:55 | 31:28 | 44:44 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 2:33 | 1:35 | 7:55 | 15:51 | 33:26 | 47:32 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 2:42 | 1:41 | 8:23 | 16:47 | 35:24 | 50:20 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 2:51 | 1:46 | 8:51 | 17:43 | 37:22 | 53:08 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 3:00 | 1:52 | 9:19 | 18:38 | 39:20 | 55:55 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 3:18 | 2:03 | 10:15 | 20:30 | 43:16 | 1:01:31 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 3:36 | 2:14 | 11:11 | 22:22 | 47:12 | 1:07:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 3:54 | 2:25 | 12:07 | 24:14 | 51:08 | 1:12:42 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 4:12 | 2:37 | 13:03 | 26:06 | 55:04 | 1:18:18 | 7:00:00 |
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Alpine Challenge 100 Mile finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Alpine Challenge 100 Mile finish
16:31:01
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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Alpine Challenge 100 Mile, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyAlpine Challenge 100 Mile Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- 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 Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Alpine Challenge 100 Mile
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 100-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
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.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Slalom Plaza, 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek VIC 3699 with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
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.
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.
100-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
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!
Running Alpine Challenge 100 Mile for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Alpine Challenge 100 Mile fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Alpine Challenge 100 Mile is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Alpine Challenge 100 Mile Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Alpine Challenge 100 Mile site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.