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 different categories, including the 6-kilometre run and walk, the 12-kilometre run and the 21-kilometre half marathon.
Run the Gap 2025 Dates, Prices & Course Map, Halls Gap Victoria
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.
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 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.
The 21km course introduces competitive trail running, combining meandering fire trails, 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.
It is strongly recommended that you 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.
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 and bus and train travel destinations from Melbourne and Adelaide.
Run the Gap is not solely about fitness; proceeds from the event go towards improving walking trails and cycling tracks within Halls Gap.
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