bright ultra

team relay 100km

6 am Saturday March 29, 2025

Get the Band back together!

Teams of Four

WHERE: THE PAVILLION, PIONEER PARK, BRIGHT

Distance: 101.6 km

Elevation: 5,131m Ascent+ 5,131m Descent-

Cut off: 28 hours 

Course Description

Teams of 4 will complete the epic course from the alpine township of Bright to the Horn, the highest point of the Mount Buffalo National Park, and back. With 5,131 metres of elevation gain over 101.6km.

Starting at 6 am from the Trailhead at the Pavillion, the first runner will only have 1.8km to warm up before the first climb up Emily's Spur (1.7km, 440m+) to the summit of Mystic. Then they will descend some technical MTB single trails and dirt roads to the Bakers Gully Aid Station. From here the race turns upwards again via Middle Track (2km with 510m+), a technical climb with steep sections. The first 10k of the race is the hardest, with over 1000m+ of vertical gain. 

The Race then makes its way around to Clearspot Aid Station, with Stunning views of the course that awaits. Take a quick breather before the long undulating descent of Snake Ridge. This descent has some kickers in it so don't turn off the climbing legs yet, and enjoy the views!

Traverse the 3km of road across the Buckland Valley before starting the climb up Keatings Ridge, which is your entrance into the Mount Buffalo National Park. Descend the other side of this serene dirt road, down to Eurobin Creek Aid Station, where you will pass the GPS Tracker to the second runner.

The Big Walk awaits, with 10km and 1000m+ of climbing. this climb will take you on a journey through the steep lower slopes, to the gently pitched single track in the middle, to the rocky sections around Mackays with exceptional views, to finally spitting you out at the Chalet. 

From here begins the 28km of the course on the Mount Buffalo Plateau. These trails are remote and beautiful. Settle into your rhythm at altitude and enjoy Lake Catani, Long Plain Track, the Cathedral, the Hump before arriving at Cresta Valley where the third runner will start their Leg.

First job is to summit the Horn at over 1,723 metres to 360’ degree views of the National Park plateau and the Australian Alps. Then, loop your way back to the Chalet past Mt Dunn, the reservoirs and the Monolith Track. From the Chalet descend down the Big Walk back to Eurobin where the fourth and final runner will take GPS tracker. They will retrace the route over Keatings Ridge and through the Buckland to the bottom of Dingo Ridge Climb. 

Dingo Ridge is the final test, coming 88km into the race, it is the final climb but a big one, with 757m+ over 6.3km to Clearspot. Recoup at the Aid Station, then bomb the last downhill direct to Town. The descent off Clearspot to Bakers Gully is steep in sections, but is broken up nicely into different gradients, and is 4.7km with 661m-. 

From the bottom there is 2.2km to go! Scoot around some local single tracks and dirt roads, before hitting the tarmac down Ballroom court with 640m to go. Cross Coronation Avenue with CARE, bomb down the grassy slope, where you will see the long awaited finish line at the Pavillion in Pioneer Park!

Join your Team as you all cross the finish line together and bask in your shared glory.

If one or more runner cannot complete their leg, we will be flexible in letting the other runners share the load in completing the full course.

The Course

SingleTrack Events have partnered up with friends of trail CAPRA to equip you with the cleanest, easiest to follow maps you’ll ever come across.

It is a mandatory inclusion for all participants to have both the CAPRA app AND the relevant Buffalo Stampede maps on the mobile phone they will be using during their event.

Grab your mobile phone and scan the QR Code below to get started.

FAQs

    • Race Entry

    • GST and registration platform fees

    • Professional on-course sports photography available for purchase

    • Special 10th Year Edition T-Shirt

    • Coveted Finishers Medallion

    • Fully marked course

    • Expert event medical support

    • On-course nutrition and refreshments

    • Professional event timing

    • Live real-time results via on-course checkpoints

    • Post-event celebration beer!

    • GPS Trackers for each Team in the Bright Ultra. This is a new addition for 2024, which will see greater safety for runners out on course and also greatly improve the crewing experience to estimate when runners will arrive.

  • LEG 1 - Start to Eurobin Outbound

    30.4km, 1782m+, 1790m-

    - Baker's Gully (8.2km, 526m+, 405m-)

    - Clearspot Outbound (4.8km, 675m+, 118m-)

    - Buckland Outbound (9.3km, 231m+, 942m-)

    - Eurobin Outbound (8.1km, 350m+, 325m-)

    LEG 2 - Eurobin to Cresta Outbound

    19.2km, 1504m+, 341m-

    - Chalet Outbound (10.2km, 1100m+, 83m-)

    - Cresta Valley Outbound (9.0km, 404m+, 258m-)

    LEG 3 - Cresta to Eurobin Inbound

    28.8km, 708m+, 1865m-

    - Cresta Valley Inbound (7.0km, 262m+-)

    - Chalet Inbound (11.6km, 363m+, 503m-)

    - Eurobin Inbound (10.2km, 83m+, 1100m-)

    LEG 4 - Eurobin to Finish

    22.6km, 1202m+, 1199m-

    - Buckland Inbound (8.1km, 325m+, 350m-)

    - Clearspot Inbound (7.6km, 800m+, 88m-)

    - FINISH (6.9km, 77m+, 761m-)

  • Total Cut-off: 28 hours

    SATURDAY

    - START The Pavillion, Pioneer Park: 6:00 am

    - Baker's Gully: 8:00 am

    - Clearspot Outbound: 10:00 am

    - Buckland Outbound: 11:30 am

    - Eurobin Outbound: 1:15 pm

    - Chalet Outbound: 4:00 pm

    - Cresta Valley Outbound: 6:30 pm

    - Cresta Valley Inbound: 8:30 pm

    SUNDAY

    - Chalet Inbound: 12:00 am

    - Eurobin Inbound: 2:45 am

    - Buckland Inbound: 5:15 am

    - Clearspot Inbound: 8:00 am

    - FINISH: 10:00 am

    If one or more runner cannot complete their leg, we will be flexible in letting the other runners share the load in completing the full course.

  • There are many places over the course where spectators and crew can see their runners. Please refer to the interactive CAPRA Map to find the best places to see them. All Aid Stations are easily accessible in 2WD as well as all roads on Mount Buffalo. The only dirt roads are the last 2km to the Baker’s Gully Aid Station and from Cresta Valley to the Horn. If you want to drive to Clearspot to spectate or crew, please follow the CAPRA map route to the summit as it can be confusing to find your way.

  • Waterproof jacket and hood

    Thermal long shirt

    Thermal long pants (Bad weather, TBA 12pm Friday)

    Waterproof pants (Bad weather, TBA 12pm Friday)

    Beanie or buff

    Full fingered gloves

    2L litre fluid minimum

    Snake bandage

    Mobile phone

    CAPRA mobile app with course map

    Space blanket

    Headlamp (ONLY LEG 3, LEG 4)

    Back up Headlamp (ONLY LEG 4)

    Collapsible cup for aid stations (recommended)

    Mystic Park Membership through HivePass (On-Foot day pass is $5 per person per day). (ONLY mandatory for LEG 1)

CHoosing your team

Each Leg in this relay is unique and so it’s important to pick your team wisely.

Leg 1 is perhaps the hardest with the most climbing and also the furthest. It has three climbs and three downhills! The first two climbs are very punchy and picking someone who is a good hiker is probably best.

Leg 2 is the Uphill Leg. The Big Walk is a massive climb and the biggest on course. However it is also runnable for the right person. Which one of you can move swiftly on a 10% grade? This is the shortest leg so perhaps a specialist in high octane racing?

Leg 3 is the technical Downhill Leg. This Leg also summits the Horn at 1723m+. If perhaps anyone has some altitude training in the legs then that could help… These trails are prime for someone who has good trail technique, especially on the long rocky downhill of the Big Walk.

Leg 4 is the Late Shift. It’s very possible this runner will be out there at night. Someone who has good experience in the dark and stern resolve would suit the bill. Someone who has a good kick on them might help if it comes down to a sprint finish!

The 100km Bright Ultra is a UTMB® World Series Qualifier Event.

All runners who complete the course gain qualifier points for their UTMB® Index.

Runners with a valid UTMB® Index will have privileged access to register for a UTMB® World Series Event or UTMB® World Series Major and will use their UTMB® Index to validate their entry into the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery.

Learn more about UTMB Index here >

The 100km Bright Ultra is a registered with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA).

All runners who complete the course will gain qualifier points for their ITRA Performance Index.

Learn more about ITRA Performance Index here >