Mt Bogong Conquestathon
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 28th February 2026
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 2026 we will be celebrating the 46th staging of the Mt. Bogong Conquestathon.
Funds are being raised for local community group(s), which include 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 | Early Bird | After 22/02/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Individual U18 | $30 | $40 |
| Adult | $40 | $60 |
| Family | $100 | $150 |
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 25TH FEBRUARY HAS A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THE INCREDIBLE AGL SPOT PRIZES
WE KNOW YOU LOVE THIS EVENT, ENTRIES CAPPED AT 350, 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 27th FEBRUARY
Important Dates / Times:
Friday 27th February
- Registration/Bib Collection/Mandatory Gear Check option at Hoppet HQ (Mount Beauty Auditorium) 5-7pm
Saturday 28th February
- 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
CLICK FOR PARTICIPANT INFO:
Please read the Participant Info pdf, it contains important information
- Mandatory Gear (you can’t start without it)
- Ambulance Membership
- Parking
- Toilets
- First Aid
- Volunteers
- Cutoff Times
- Other Safety Information
ENTRIES CAPPED AT 350 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
2026 - Saturday 28th February
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
! open for registrations !
READ ALL THE EVENT INFORMATION ON WEBSITE AND ENTER USING THE REGISTRATION LINK @ www.hoppet.com.au/conquestathon
ENTRY WILL BE CAPPED AT 350 PEOPLE !
A very challenging mountain to hike or run and better supported with a team, so get a few friends to help you train up and prepare
Mt Bogong Conquestathon is a 100% volunteer led, local community event which supports Mount Beauty, Tawonga South and Tawonga businesses through the numerous spot prize vouchers which are awarded to participants and from the majority of participants who travel to get here.
Many of you will seek out local Kiewa Valley accommodation options to stay overnight on Friday and Saturday.
Take time after the event to enjoy cooling off in the Kiewa River and to enjoy the numerous shops and hospitality venues in the Kiewa Valley during the weekend.
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2026 Team Categories
- The 'Altra Running' fastest team -
Winners are the team with the quickest time, the completion times will be taken from the first three participants.
- The Howmans Gap largest team -
Winners are the team with the most registered participants that complete the event on the day – so gather up your friends, family and work mates, enter using the same team name and enjoy this epic challenge together. The prize is sponsored by Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp.
Two nights free accommodation for THE WHOLE TEAM!!
Happy hiking or running, wherever you are, we can’t wait to see you at the start line.
From the Mt Bogong Conquestathon committee
11 weeks until MtBogong
⭐️ Entry opens this weekend ⭐️
This 2 minute video helps appreciate the challenge how to enjoy the day.
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Who is joining your team ?
Previous entrants will get en email when entry opens.
Mt Bogong Conquestathon
28th February 2026
What are your uphill training tips with friends, supporting you to achieve the 1410 vertical meters in 9km ?
- Entries opening soon (team entry encouraged with team prizes)
- Previous participants will receive an email when entry opens
350 participants maximum
Child $30 (must have parent/guardian attending)
Adult $40
Family $100
(late entry fees apply - full details on website PDF of participant information below:
www.hoppet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026_MOUNT-BOGONG-CONQUESTATON.pdf