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This is where all the action is on Saturday morning and afternoon with runners from the 60/100/160km distances all passing through and many going through twice.

Set up at Warby Corner close to the summit of Mt Nelse this aid station offers sweeping views across the exposed Bogong High Plains -all the way across to Mt Bogong and the Fainters – and yes you guessed it you can get the full gambit of weather.

Accessed via a 6km 4WD (and I mean a 4WD not an SUV) drive in from Big River fire trail head and a 10 minute drive from Falls Creek. This Checkpoint is a major fuelling and water stop for runners and serves as a base for Emergency Medical Services and Alpine Search and Rescue – so it can be pretty full on at times

Roles include:

• assisting runners with food and water,

• accessing drop bags,

• maintaining a log of runners passing through – in addition to electronic timing,

• giving moral support,

• manning the checkpoint in case of emergencies when EMS/ASAR may be called away, and,

• making new friends in one of the most scenic checkpoints in Australia!

Opening hours are from 6:30AM to 8PM, plus a 30 drive time from Falls Creek.

If you want to see the big men and women fly on course – then this is the place to be – bring full weather kit for hot / cold / wet/ windy / snow ‘cos this place can throw it all at you in a day!

Camp overnight the night before and enjoy one of the most scenic Aid Stations in Australia!

This is where all the action is on Saturday morning and early afternoon with runners from the 100/160km distances all passing through from the summit of Mt Bogong – Victoria’s highest mountain.

Set up at Cleve Cole Hut with access to shelter in the event of bad weather this aid station offers the opportunity to camp out at the Camp on the Friday night after picking up a timing unit and some essential runners supplies and then an early morning 2 hour hike up Eskdale Spur to Mt Bogong and the Hut before setting up amongst the snow gums.

Co-located with an ASAR teams, you have the opportunity to experience the mountain at its best and maybe its worst – a true adventure checkpoint as you can get to experience the full gambit of weather.

Accessed via a 2WD drive to the camp and a 2 hour walk up Eskdale Spur and a 1 hour drive from Falls Creek. This Checkpoint is a major fuelling and water stop for runners and serves as a base for Alpine Search and Rescue – so it can be pretty full on at times

Roles include:

• assisting runners with food and water,

• maintaining a log of runners passing through – in addition to electronic timing,

• giving moral support,

• manning the Aid Station in case of emergencies when ASAR may be called away and even the possibility of escorting injured runners back down Eskdale Spur,

• plus the opportunity to make new friends in one of the most scenic and remote checkpoints in Australia

Opening hours are from 8.30M –4PM on Saturday plus the drive and hike times to and from the Camp.

Looking for checkpoint on the wild side – then this is it!

Set out in the middle of nowhere on the Bogong High Plains – Pole 333 checkpoint is a major navigational locale and the opportunity to soak up the sun or huddle in your tent waiting for runners to pass though on the way to Mt Hotham or Falls Creek.

Here you get to see the runners in the 42/60/100/160km distances between 10:00am and midnight.

Access is via a 2WD drive from Falls Creek on a gravel road to Pretty Valley Pondage and a 6km walk into Pole 333 where you will be co-located with an ASAR team.

If you’re lucky all the gear will have been taken in the day before, if not then we provide a pack with a timing unit, stakes and tape to set up funnels for runners as well as some snacks for runners, and that’s in addition to your own gear.

We recommended packing full camping kit tent / sleeping mat and bag, lightweight chair, extra food, clothing.

You even have the opportunity to spend the night out after the Aid Station closes at 12 Midnight or walk back in the dark to Pretty Valley and a warm bed in Falls Creek.

Roles include:

• assisting runners with food and water,

• maintaining a log of runners passing through – in addition to electronic timing,

• giving moral support,

• manning the Aid Station in case of emergencies when ASAR may be called away,

• the possibility of escorting injured runners back to the road in from Pretty Valley,

• plus the opportunity to make new friends in one of the most exposed and remote checkpoints in Australia!

Opening hours are from 8.30M –12PM midnight plus walk in and drive times to and from the Pretty Valley

Please note this has a 45 minute travel time from Falls Creek, including the 6k hike.

Imagine being on deck at the Alpine Gateway (Mt Loch carpark) when the 100 miler runners come in, seeing the relief on their faces as you help them!

Armed with warm soup, noodles, coffee, tea – the look of thanks that words can’t express as they briefly relax in the warmth of this checkpoint.

Yes - it is a tough but rewarding gig and they will love you for it.

Located 2 hours drive (2WD sealed road) from Falls Creek on Mt Hotham this is an all night checkpoint running from 5PM – 4AM on Sunday, it’s warm with great views, toilets and showers and hot eater and it is shared with Alpine Search and Rescue, Emergency Management Services and runners support crews – so it can be pretty busy.

A great spot to make a meaningful contribution to support runners.

Best of all, once the last runner has passed through you can settle down for a couple of hours sleep before returning to Falls Creek.

Please note this has a 2 hour travel time from Falls Creek.

Located just over an hours drive from Falls Creek by 2WD the checkpoint is purpose built by the Singletrack Running Wild support crew to accommodate the runners in Tavare Park, adjacent to the Harrietville Hotel Motel.

Operating in two shifts you will support runners after the arduous descent of Bon Accord Spur – which runners have to navigate in the dark – so you will be a very welcome sight offering; tea / coffee/ soup / noodles and other refreshments before they step back out into the wilds .

Operating from 7PM Saturday until 10AM Sunday in two shifts with accommodation provided, it is a great way to support runners and welcome them along with their support crews.

Please note this has a 1 hour travel time from Falls Creek.

This is where all the action is all day on Saturday all the way through to Sunday evening with runners from the 42/60/100/160km distances all passing through.

Set up at Pretty Valley Pondage with the option of retreating to Pretty Valley Hut in extreme weather this aid station offers sweeping views across the exposed Bogong High Plains – and yes you guessed it you can get the full gambit of weather and sub zero temperatures at night.

Accessed via a 15 minute 2WD from Falls Creek. This Checkpoint is a major fuelling and water stop for runners before the last 9 km of their epic adventure – so it can be pretty full on especially on Saturday.

Roles include:

• assisting runners with food and water,

• accessing drop bags,

• maintaining a log of runners passing through – in addition to electronic timing,

• giving moral support, and

• making new friends in one of the most scenic checkpoints in Australia

Opening hours are from 10:00AM Saturday  – 2030 on the Sunday – split over 3 shifts, plus drive times.

Bring full weather kit for hot / cold / wet/ windy / snow cos this place can throw it all at you in a day