Mt Bogong Conquestathon

Mt Bogong Conquestathon
Mount 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.

Mount Bogong conquestathon

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

CategoriesFees
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

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)

Proudly sponsored by

AGL

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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

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Mandatory 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
... See MoreSee Less

Mandatory 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 cant use toilets at the 2 huts on course.
• Event bib number (with any medical conditions written on the back)
Additional participant information 👇:
https://www.hoppet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025_MOUNT-BOGONG-CONQUESTATON.pdf

🏔️🏃‍♀️THREE WEEKS🏔️🏃‍♂️
The following two page article will help everyone

Breaking the course into three parts
🏔️THE SUMMIT via Staircase Spur
🏔️THE DECENT via Camp Creek Gap
🏔️THE HOME STRETCH to Mountain Creek

“The Mt Bogong Conquestathon is as much a test of mental endurance as it is physical. Respect the course, stick to the cut-off times, and embrace every step of the journey”.

The following pages were printed in This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty February 7, 2025
... See MoreSee Less

🏔️🏃‍♀️THREE WEEKS🏔️🏃‍♂️
The following two page article will help everyone
Breaking the course into three parts
🏔️THE SUMMIT via Staircase Spur
🏔️THE DECENT via Camp Creek Gap
🏔️THE HOME STRETCH to Mountain Creek
“The Mt Bogong Conquestathon is as much a test of mental endurance as it is physical. Respect the course, stick to the cut-off times, and embrace every step of the journey”.
The following pages were printed in This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty February 7, 2025

Mt Bogong Conquestathon Merchandise CUT OFF MONDAY FEB 3rd -
Register before end of tomorrow (Monday) to purchase a $35 Conquestathon T-Shirt with your individual / team / family entry !
(this is our cutoff to have shirts printed and delivered on time)

If you are attending to support friends/family on day, get in touch to assist in volunteering for a few hours ☺️ You'll be looked after

Hope your training of hiking both up and down hills is making you feel super excited and prepared for conquering the highest mountain in Victoria (1986m) on 1st March !!

Thank youMerchandise CUT OFF MONDAY FEB 3rd -
Register before end of tomorrow (Monday) to purchase a $35 Conquestathon T-Shirt with your individual / team / family entry !
(this is our cutoff to have shirts printed and delivered on time)

If you are attending to support friends/family on day, get in touch to assist in volunteering for a few hours ☺️ You'll be looked after

Hope your training of hiking both up and down hills is making you feel super excited and prepared for conquering the highest mountain in Victoria (1986m) on 1st March !!

Thank you
... See MoreSee Less

Mt Bogong Conquestathon Merchandise CUT OFF MONDAY FEB 3rd - 
Register before end of tomorrow (Monday) to purchase a $35 Conquestathon T-Shirt with your individual / team / family entry !
(this is our cutoff to have shirts printed and delivered on time)
If you are attending to support friends/family on day, get in touch to assist in volunteering for a few hours ☺️ Youll be looked after
Hope your training of hiking both up and down hills is making you feel super excited and prepared for conquering the highest mountain in Victoria (1986m) on 1st March !!
Thank you
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