The first leg to Halls Gap is the easiest section to move through, despite it being 50km and longer than the other legs. There are numerous waterfalls through here, with continual 360 views of the entire Grampians grandeur, which is a common theme throughout the whole run.

The second section through to Mt William is surely the hardest with continual long climbs. There is much technical trail, especially up to, and across the Seven Dials and Redman Bluff. However, the trail improves from here and the views from the top are spectacular as the trail adheres to a clifftop.

The next section through to Griffin Fireline is a net downhill. It starts with an very challenging 19k which crosses Major Mitchell Plateau up to the high point of the race, Durd Durd at 1167m asl. A very long and intitially steep descent brings you to Jimmy Creek where the runners will be rewarded for having done the hardest sections of the race. Many short punchy climbs and flowy downs follow and there is a lot of newly built trail, and it is much appreciated. It will be hard to find rhythm through these shorter continual hills, with some rock hopping, choppy climbs mixed in with fast terrain.

The final section passes over some of the well-known peaks in the southern section of the range. This means lots of steep ascent often on stairs to some striking summits including Mt Abrupt, and Mt Sturgeon. Despite being a brutal end, people will have a sense of the journey’s end, which may bring joy but also sadness that the adventure must come to an end. Runners take an enjoyable river trail to the town centre, where the party celebration awaits!