LA SPORTIVA RAZORBACK RUN 40km
This classic alpine run takes on some of the most spectacular country in Victoria’s Alpine National Park. Starting in Harrietville and climbing up Bungalow Spur to the summit of Mount Feathertop then along the Razorback to Diamintina Hut which offer some of the most remarkable running and scenery in the Australian Alps! Then it is a descent down Bon Accord and back into Harrietville. If you are up for the 40km in distance this is one of the most amazing high altitude runs for the Australian high country!
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MAP REF |
CUMULATIVE DISTANCE |
INSTRUCTION |
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START |
0.0km |
Starting at the Harrietville Caravan Park |
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1 |
0.5km |
Run through Harrietville on the Great Alpine Road (watch out for cars) past the General Store, turn right up Feathertop Lane and across the footbridge. |
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2 |
1.5km |
Turn right onto the road and head up to the entry to the national park Bungalow Spur |
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3 |
10.5km |
At the saddle (Memorial Cross) take the marked track to the left stay right and follow signs to summit |
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Summit MT FEATHERTOP |
12.0km |
Summit of Mount Feathertop, note that the actual summit is the second peak. Once here return to the Memorial Cross and head out along the Razorback. |
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4 |
15.0km |
At the junction of the Razorback Track and Diamantina Spur head right and up the small hill. If you start descending into the valley, STOP and return to the ridge. |
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5 |
20.5km |
Take the track on the left and around the side of Bon Accord |
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6 |
23.0km |
Diamintina Hut check-point |
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7 |
23.5km |
Take the track on the left and up to the summit of Bon Accord |
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8 |
24.0km |
Stay on the left and head down Bon Accord Spur |
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9 |
39.0km |
Head straight through Harrietville towards caravan park |
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Finish |
40.0km |
Well Done! |
Mandatory Safety Equipment
All runners must carry with them as a minimum the following safety equipment:
(please note: The race director may remove items on the day of the race due to the weather and conditions on the day)
Waterproof map of the area, – (recommended is Rooftop’s Mt Feathertop – Hotham 1:30,000)
Water proof jacket with hood must be breathable with fully taped waterproof seams
Waterproof overpants
Whistle
Compass
First Aid kit must contain Broad bandage for snake bite / sprains, Antiseptic swipes, band-aids, painkillers (6)
Long sleeved Thermal top
Long Thermal bottoms
Beanie / Hat / Buff
Gloves
Torch & spare batteries
Emergency space blanket
Food
Emergency food
Mobile Phone – (highly recommended) and / or Personal Location Beacon
NB. All runners MUST have sufficient experience/equipment to allow them to either find an alternate route back to run headquarters or wait out the night & complete the run the following day.
Any runner who withdraws or is unable to complete the run back to Harrietville by 9 pm on the Saturday MUST attempt to contact the run director Paul Ashton by mobile phone (0418 136 070) & advise their status.
For more information about mandatory gear check it out HERE