Serra Terror is an endurance event hosted in the Grampians National Park each June during the King’s Birthday weekend.
The event is held over two action-packed days where teams join together to try and battle the elements as they run, hike and climb over an 80km long course.
Serra Terror 2025 Registration Date, Dunkeld Hiking Race, Grampians
Entries were temporarily paused due to bushfire activity in the Grampians National Park, but we’re excited to confirm that the event is moving forward! The Serra Terror Committee remains committed to supporting our local communities impacted by the fires and is working hard to deliver an exciting, challenging, and unforgettable track.
Now, more than ever, we encourage you to get on board and help support regional businesses affected by the fires. Rally your team and be part of something special in 2025.
The Serra Terror is an endurance challenge held in the Grampians National Park on the Long Weekend in June. Over two days teams battle the terrain and the elements as they hike, run or scramble the 80km (approx) course.
Participants can enter as either an:
- Endurance Team: Four to eight members who will attempt to complete the course in its entirety, or:
- Relay Team: Four to eight members who are interchangeable at checkpoints.
The course changes yearly to maximise the breathtaking scenery and ensure that every year is a new challenge for our many return teams. It traditionally has a mix of single-track, open four-wheel-drive tracks, hills, and flats.
This epic event promises awe-inspiring views, unforgettable memories, and the ultimate adventure of a lifetime!
Serra Terror is not just about the adventure – it’s about giving back. In 2025, proceeds from the event will help purchase a thermal camera for the Mirranatwa Fire Brigade, strengthening local fire protection efforts. Your participation will also support local wildlife shelters and bushfire-affected communities that have lost significant revenue over the holiday period.
Serra Terror was the brainchild of Maree Willey, who started the event in 2010 as a fundraiser for the Dunkeld Community Centre. Fifteen years on, funds from the Serra Terror event have contributed over $300,000 to the Dunkeld Community Centre.
In addition to the direct benefit of the funds raised during the event, the Serra Terror also showcases Dunkeld and the magnificent Southern Grampians region. Many of the participants train and stay in Dunkeld and its surroundings, which supports the local economy.
The Serra Terror would not be possible without the contributions of so many volunteers, including the committee that organises the event and the community members who cook and serve the meal on Friday night, provide the slices, and volunteer at the checkpoints.
WHAT TO PACK
Due to the track’s remoteness, we stress that all teams must carry the compulsory items listed below. Throughout the event, we will conduct spot checks to ensure that teams are carrying the required safety gear. Teams will not be permitted on the course without the required items.
Compulsory items
Quality backpack suitable for carrying mandatory items
Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood and sealed seams
Thermal long shirt
Cotton, lycra or compression garments are NOT acceptable
Beanie/buff
Waterproof bag to pack compulsory clothing in (plastic bags are fine)
Fully charged mobile phone with Avenza Maps App downloaded with Serra Terror course
Torch plus spare batteries (head torch acceptable)
Minimum 1 litre water
High energy snacks (chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, gels etc)
Whistle (often attached to packs already)
Space (emergency) blanket
Additional bad weather items
Waterproof pants
Plastic bags for water/creek crossings
Full-fingered gloves
Team items
2 x torches plus spare batteries (head torch acceptable)
Map of the Serra Terror route, as supplied at Friday night briefing
Course notes as supplied at Friday night briefing
Basic first aid kit per team including: triangular bandage, band-aids/blister wraps, 10cm elastic bandage for sprains (cotton crepe bandages are NOT acceptable)
Minimum 1 x portable mini power bank per team
PLB tracking device (ST to supply)
Any personal medication, Epipen, Ventolin, etc.
Hi Donna,
For the most indepth information on the event, i would suggest looking at the details on the official event website or their Facebook page, which is likely to have the latest information since their website doesn’t look to have been updated since before June 2020.
As for your question on support crews, the way i read their information is that you you need to organise this. It doesn’t exactly say it those given words, but on the page https://www.dunkeldadventure.com.au/serra-terror/event-rules/, it states that “Teams must have a Support Crew and must be self sufficient. The Support Crew is responsible for providing teams with the majority of their food, water, change of clothes etc during the event. Please ensure your Support Crew is suitably advised.”
So with the wording of “your support crew” and “must be self sufficient”, i read this that this is something you need to fully organise and is not provided.
There is a full page on this at https://www.dunkeldadventure.com.au/support-crew-information/
As for more information, there is all the pages on the above websites, but they also prepared an information booking for the 2019 event (it looks like one was never created for 2020), which is a good source of information on the event. This can be found at http://www.dunkeldadventure.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ST-Info-Booklet-2019.pdf
Thanks
Michael
I would like to find out more about this event for example, it says you need a support team every 10ks. Do competitors have to supply this team?
Any other information which can be emailed or sent please ?
Thanks in advance
Donna