A race between two legs and four

Walkers

Wedderburn

March 6, 2027

A 16.5km route starting and finishing at the end of Laws Rd, Wedderburn.

Enjoy stunning scenery and share in the atmosphere of runners coming past with horses chasing them!

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Entry Fees

  • Early Bird – $35 (until December 5)
  • Standard – $50 (from December 6 till February 20)
  • Late Entry – $65 (from February 21)

(plus 4% for credit card processing – choose internet payment option to avoid this).

Price includes BBQ at Wedderburn Cottages Woolshed. BBQ finishes 4pm.

Timetable

  • 8:40am – gather at Derelict Building for registration and race briefing – see map below for directions.
  • 9:00am – begin walk – Walk description and map below.
  • 12:00am to 4pm – BBQ at Race Base

Aid Stations

Please note the aid stations are primarily for runners. If you don’t make it within the times below the aid stations may be packed up already.

  • West Eweburn Dam – 6km (available from 10:30 until 11:45)
  • High Top – 11km (available from 11am until 12:45)

Recommended Gear

  • Small day backpack.
  • Rain jacket – should be seam-sealed waterproof.
  • Merino or thermal long sleeve top.
  • Long thermal tights or trousers (compression leggings are not acceptable). Poly-prop or merino are the norm.
  • Warm beanie or buff. (Multifunctional head-wear).
  • Warm gloves.
  • Survival blanket/bag.
  • Sun cream.
  • Sun hat.
  • Your own snacks, energy bars, etc.
  • Water bottles/bladders – enough to carry at least 1 litre of water (there will be no cups available at water stations).
  • Whistle.
  • A charged cell phone

Safety

  • Please make sure you bring all recommended gear to the event. Depending on conditions you could be required to have this with you to start the walk.
  • Leave all gates as you have found them. If you open a gate close it – don’t rely on the person behind you.
  • Keep left unless passing (normal road rules apply).
  • Walkers to keep away from the horses hind area. At least 2m away from the back legs – they kick!
  • Walkers to step out of the way, to the left, when horses or runners are passing.
  • No headphones of any type – if you wear headphones you will get run over by a horse.
  • No poles allowed. These can freak out some horses.
  • If you pull out for any reason please report to officials.
  • If you come across another participant in trouble, help them out and get help from next marshal/aid station.
  • You are responsible for your own safety.
  • The course will be well marked but please be familiar with the race map. Please be familiar with the course description information.
  • Always listen to the advice of marshals. They are there for your safety. They are wonderful people who have volunteered their time for your pain and pleasure, and we couldn’t put on events like these without them.
  • Please don’t drop any rubbish and if you see any that may have been dropped by another runner please pick it up.
  • Strictly no dogs allowed.

Course Description

Course is well marked with pink flagging tape and signs. Marshals will be present at key spots.

From the start at the Derelict Building, follow the pink flagging tape and arrows and “walker” signs up the hill and under the fence to meet the Mt Ida Water Race. Once on the water race, turn right and stay on the water race for about 5km until you reach the aid station at the West Eweburn Dam.

Walk along the shore of the West Eweburn Dam and follow flagging tape and signage to the Silver Birch Forest. Following the forest you will cross a boundary fence and then follow the pink markers along a sheep track to climb Jeffery’s Hill onto Long Ridge.

At the top of Long Ridge you will join a 4WD track that takes you to the high point of the course (906m) and another aid station.

After enjoying the scenery at the high point keep following the 4WD along the tops, down the hill and back to the finish at the Derelict Building.

Then hop back into your cars and drive to the Wedderburn Cottages woolshed to enjoy the BBQ and the atmosphere at the human vs horse race finish.

Map

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After the Race

This race isn’t just about competing. It’s also about enjoying diverse communities coming together, sharing an experience, and talking about it. The best way to talk about it is over food and drinks!

A BBQ will be available at the start/finish area at the woolshed ($10).

After prize-giving there will be a Buffet Dinner available. This will be a delicious meal using local produce followed by live entertainment (auction, live band and dancing). It’s a great way to come together to share stories and make a great day last longer. Create better memories together!

Bookings are required for the Buffet Dinner ($40 per person). Book on the registration platform for yourself and as many family members and friends as you like. Get in early. Spaces are limited.

Prize-giving, dinner and live entertainment will be held in the Wedderburn Tavern marquee.