Mt Bogong Conquestathon
Walk it or Run it! Mount Bogong, the tallest mountain in Victoria is the ultimate challenge.
We recommend you have undertaken a similar grade hike of at least 20km distance with 1,300 metres elevation gain as training. This is so you know what to expect and how to manage your nutrition and hydration throughout the day.
Saturday 1st March 2025
Your Conquest of Mount Bogong
The Conquestathon is a total trek of 21km, but with 1,410 metres elevation gain in only 9km up Staircase Spur from the start to the summit of Victoria’s highest mountain (1,986m). Descending down Eskdale spur to Camp Creek Gap and onto the 4WD track for the final 8km back to the start/finish area at Mountain Creek Camp Ground.
In 2025 we will be celebrating the 45th staging of the Mt. Bogong Conquestathon.
Funds are being raised for the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Search and Rescue (BNSC SAR) This crew of amazing volunteers assist police to locate people that get lost in our alpine areas. They are experienced bushwalkers, back country and cross-country skiers and mountaineers who have had specialist search and rescue training. We feel very lucky to have BNSC SAR Volunteers marshalling the CONQUESTATHON course for you on event day.
Conquestathon Fees
| Categories | Fees |
|---|---|
| Individual U18 | $30 |
| Adult | $40 |
| Family | $100 |
CATEGORIES: COMPETITIVE or NON COMPETITIVE
ENTER A TEAM
- Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp Largest Team (team with the most registered participants that complete the event on the day)
- ALTRA Fastest Team (team with the quickest time, the completion times will be taken from the first three participants)
EVERYBODY REGISTERED BEFORE WEDNESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY HAS A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THE INCREDIBLE AGL SPOT PRIZES
WE KNOW YOU LOVE THIS EVENT, ENTRIES CAPPED AT 300, GET IN QUICK
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY
U18 Guidelines: There must be a parent/guardian in attendance and contactable during the whole event. This can be either an adult on the course as a participant or waiting at Mountain Creek Campground.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY
Important Dates / Times:
Sunday 2nd February
- Conquestathon merchandise orders close
Thursday 27th February
- AGL Spot Prize Draw WINNERS announced
Friday 28th February
- NEW Registration/Bib Collection/Mandatory Gear Check option at Hoppet HQ (Mount Beauty Auditorium) 5-7pm
Saturday 1st March
- 6.10am Registration/Bib collection/Mandatory Gear Check tent opens Mountain Creek Campground Tawonga, Victoria
- 6.45am Mandatory Event Briefing at Start area
- 7:00am MOUNT BOGONG CONQUESTATHON official start
- 10.30am Trophy presentation and photos
- 12 noon Mount Bogong Summit cut off time
- 2:00pm Camp Creek Gap cut off time
All entrants must be at the clocked check point at Mt Bogong summit by 12.00pm. Failure to make this ‘Cut Off’ will mean that entrants need to return back down the Staircase Spur to Mountain Creek Campground. There will be NO exceptions.
All entrants must be at the clocked check point at Camp Creek by 2pm. Failure to make this ‘Cut Off’ will mean that entrants need to return back to Mountain Creek Camp Ground on the bus. There will be NO exceptions.
Mt Bogong Conquestathon
Please read the Participant Info pdf, it contains important information
- Mandatory Gear (you can’t start without it)
- Ambulance Insurance
- Parking
- Toilets
- First Aid
- Volunteers
- Cutoff Times
- Other Safety Information
ENTRIES CAPPED AT 300 PARTICIPANTS
Current category record holders:
- Male Course record time set by Andy Kromar is: 1hr 51 mins
- The Female Course record time set by Tory Thomas is: 2hrs 31mins (2023)
- The U18 Male Course record time is set by Alec Franzke is: 2hr 07mins (2023)
- The U18 Female Course record time set by Rosie Franzke is: 3hr 51mins (2023)
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Mt Bogong Conquestathon
Hike or run this challenging 21km loop of Mount Bogong 🏔️ The highest mountain in Victoria 🏔️
1,410m elevation gain in the first 9km.
12km return is via Eskdale Spur and Camp Creek Gap to Mountain Creek Campground
This is why mandatory gear is so important.
The mountains love to be diverse and unpredictable.
This was last weeks run along Mt Feathertop (the 2nd highest mountain in VIC) went from a refreshing summer temp of 20°* to getting to the summit and being whipped around by strong freezing winds and fog with a temp of 5°. For then the clouds to clear and the sun to warm us back up again. All this in under 6hrs of being on the 1 mountain. Lucky us we managed to just beat the torrential rain that happened an hour after we finished.
These mountains are not to be messed around with.
Respect the mountain,
respect the rules,
and you’re going to have a great day.
Had some questions on the mandatory gear. Yes, the gear listed below is absolutely required at registration, even if the weather is forecast to be clear. Weather at the summit is always different to the valley below.
Our event aims to help everyone understand the significance of being prepared when going hiking/running at anytime, especially in an alpine environment. Keep yourself safe and prepared, especially when extra medical assistance is often hours away if you come into some misfortune.
@followersMandatory Equipment including Food and Water:
- Checking of equipment at registration will occur and we want everyone who registers to be able to participate -
You will not be permitted to participate in the event if you do not have the mandatory equipment at registration.
This is for your own safety and all event volunteers, but more importantly, taking responsibility for yourself every time you go hiking/running for when you might be caught out longer than expected.
The weather conditions vary greatly in alpine environments, especially between what is being experienced at Mountain Creek Campground and Mount Bogong Summit. Weather can change within minutes at higher altitudes.
Now is also a great time to check that you have adequate and up to date Ambulance Membership.
● Waterproof Jacket with hood
● Thermal top
● Snake bite bandage (proper one with squares, not crepe)
● Water (minimum 2L)
● Phone (download the Emergency Plus App)
● Whistle
● Space blanket
● Personal Medications (eg:EpiPen and Asthma)
● Food/lunch and snacks /energy bars and bags to carry out toilet paper or waste if you can't use toilets at the 2 huts on course.
• Event bib number (with any medical conditions written on the back)
Additional participant information 👇:
www.hoppet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025_MOUNT-BOGONG-CONQUESTATON.pdf
🏔️🏃♀️🏔️🏃♂️
Almost one week until Saturday 1st March
Hopefully the weather is kind and we get to enjoy clear skies.
Two pictures to help the feeling of being back on the highest mountain in Victoria and participating in the Mt Bogong Conquestathon
🏃♀️🏔🏃♂️ SPOT PRIZES 🏃♀️🏔️🏃♂️
🏆Unless sold out earlier…
Registration closes Wednesday afternoon (26th FEB) to be in the draw for awesome AGL sponsored spot prizes –
All registered participants will be emailed on Thursday 27th with final participant information details, including winners of the AGL sponsored Spot Prizes!
Mt Bogong Conquestathon has a focus for supporting local community businesses through our prizes and they include :
• Alpine Outfitters
• Crank Handle Brewery
• Farm to Fork Butchery, MtBeauty
• Gather & Harvest
• Grass Valley Refreshments
• Impact Massage
• Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy
• Pizzini Wines
• RockyValley Bikes&Snow Sports
• Ski Plus
• The Park
• Treats
• Tawonga Baker
Team Category Prizes:
🥇Largest Team Award 🥇
-Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp- (two nights free accommodation for the team with the most registered participants that complete the event on the day).
🥇Fastest Team Award 🥇
Grass Valley Refreshments $250 voucher
(Awarded to the registered Run/Competitive Team with fastest three finishing times added together)
- EVENT ENTRIES CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 28th February -
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY