Run the Gap is a fun run held yearly at Halls Gap in the scenic Grampians National Park. It provides the opportunity to run while enjoying the natural outdoors.
This run-and-walk event incorporates a scenic 6km run/walk along Fyans Creek, a 12km run including a lap across the wall at stunning Lake Bellfield, or challenge themselves in the 21km trail run.
Run the Gap 2025 Dates, Prices & Course Map, Halls Gap Victoria
Last year, fundraising efforts went to our Pomonal neighbours to assist them in their fire recovery. Through your participation in RTG24, we donated $20,000 to the Pomonal Community Fire Recovery Resource Group.
The assembly/staging area is at the Halls Gap Village Parklands, opposite the Visitor Information Centre.
The start line for the 6km and 12km events is located on School Road between Halls Gap Parklands, opposite the Visitor Information Centre and Halls Gap Caravan Park. The start line for the 21km event is just north of the village on the walk/bike path opposite the Halls Gap Police Station and Recreation Oval.
The finish line/gantry is at the Assembly / Staging Area in the Halls Gap Village Parklands.
If you wish to drop off a bag or clothing while participating in the event, you may do so at the marquee marked Clothing Drop Off in the Parkland. Simply attach your clothing tear-off from your event race bib. Please do not leave any valuables (RTG will not be liable for replacing any personal possessions lost or damaged).
Results overall in open events include ALL age groups.
The first three males and first three females across the finish line in the 21km, 12km, and 6km will be presented with their medals at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the assembly area. Place getters will be awarded based on gun time, and it is the responsibility of the participant to position themselves closest to the start line should they believe they have a chance of placing in the event. All other U/15s will receive a participant medal.
For the younger members of the family who are too little to register for the other events. Youngsters can participate in the Mini Run the Gap Circuit in the parkland for fun after the main event and before presentations. Entry is on the day via a gold coin donation; a participation medal will be awarded to all competitors.
The 6km run and 6km walk will follow the walking path from Halls Gap Village parklands to Tandara Road, crossing Fyans Creek and picking up the walking track to Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre before returning along the walking/bike path to Halls Gap Village.
12km Run
The 12km run will continue from behind Brambuk and follow varied terrain to Tymna Drive, up to Lake Bellfield (for a lap of the wall) and return via the walking/bike path to Halls Gap Village. The 12K and 6K courses will be clearly marked with cones, and kilometre markers.
Please listen to course marshals’ instructions at each event’s start line. For your safety, ensure you eat and drink adequately before the event.
21km Trail Run
Due to the damage from the February 2024 bushfires, we have a NEW course this year. The start location is now School Road, in the centre of Halls Gap (the same start as the 12k and 6k events).
The 21km course is an excellent introduction to competitive trail running. It combines meandering fire trail, steep and technical single-track climbs/descents, and stunning scenery. Road runners and trail runners, both experienced and new, will find the variety and diversity of the course a rewarding and worthy challenge.
You are strongly recommended to carry your own food, gel, compression bandage, and a device for carrying at least 500ml of fluids (vest, belt, or handheld bottles). Fuel / Aid stations may be up to 10km apart.
Note: The start line for the 21km is on School Road
Getting There
Halls Gap is 3 hours from Melbourne and 5.5 hours from Adelaide. The village is just 20 minutes from Stawell (home of the Stawell Gift and off the Western Highway) where you can access a daily local bus service to Halls Gap if you are travelling here via public transport.
Halls Gap is also within 45 minutes of Horsham and Ararat – the bus and train travel destinations from Melbourne and Adelaide.
When is this event happening in 2023?
Hi Jessica,
We have actually been busy updating all of the information on our website and I am glad to announce that the Run the Gap will be held on 28 May 2023.
You can find all of the time, prices, maps, and more information on our page above.
Thanks
Michael
Hello,
Just wondering if there is a participant medal in the 21km event of RTG?
Thanks Jo
Hi Jo,
The first three males and first three females in the 21km, 12km and 6km runs and the first across the line in the U15 categories will be presented with their medals on the morning at the assembly area. Placegetters will be awarded based on gun time and it is the responsibility of the participant to position themselves closest to the start line, should they believe they have a chance of placing in the event.
Best regards,
Jess