• Event entry is online through webscorer. On the Whiskey Creek Challenge website, go to the Home page or the Event Schedule page and click on ‘Enter Here’ and follow the prompts. Payment for entry is either by bank transfer (our preference as no bank fees deducted) or credit card payment. Entries open 1 April 2026 at 8pm.
  • Cost of entry is:
    • 24 hour – $100                      (increases to $120 on 1 September 2026)
    • 12 hour – $80                        (increases to $100 on 1 September 2026)
    • 6 hour – $60                          (increases to $75 on 1 September 2026)
    • 3 hour – $45                          (increases to $60 on 1 September 2026)
    • Just run some laps – $35   (increases to $50 on 1 September 2026)
  • Each year $1000  will be donated to a local charity. This year we are supporting Gore Kids Hub.
  • All other profits will go towards the Hokonui Runanga to support the trapping work in the Croydon Bush Reserve.
  • Runners may enter as individuals or as part of a team of up to four members (i.e. 2, 3, or 4 people) in any of the 4 event durations: 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours. Teams can be of any gender mix, and members may choose to run relay-style, together, or separately—whatever suits them best. When entering, please indicate if you’re entering as a team, list your team members, and include your team name. If you're looking for team mates, feel free to connect with others on our Facebook page and send us an email to keep us updated.
  • Children under the age of 18 must have their parent's/caregiver's permission to enter. Children under the age of 12 must run with a parent/caregiver or someone who will take responsibility for them. Only runners 18 years or over can enter the 24 hour event unless permission is granted by the organising committee (this will be on a case by case basis).  
  • Supporters are welcome at Dolamore Park.
  • Dogs are not permitted at Dolamore Park or on the trail.
  • Make this a family outing and camp out there for the weekend! Anyone setting up a tent/gazebo for overnight use need to pay $11.50 per adult and $2.30 per school age child (children under 5 free) to Gore District Council. Click here to make overnight booking and payment. Set up must be done before the event starts at 12pm Saturday.
  • Where we say 'runners', this means people who will just run AND people who will just walk AND everyone else (those who will walk and run)!
  • Runners need to register and have their gear checked at least 30 minutes before their event starts at the Event HQ/Registration Tent, Dolamore Park and collect their bib and attend a race briefing 15minutes before the start of their event at the same place.
  • All running shoes must be clean before entering Dolamore Park (these will be inspected at the gear check), so as not to introduce any weeds or potential myrtle rust into the Reserve.
  • Required gear: All runners must have shoes with good tread, a good jacket, thermal top and longs, their own snacks, gels, energy bars and nutrition etc, water bottles/bladders. All runners on course between the hours of 8pm Saturday and 7am Sunday will need to use a good headlamp and have a backup headlamp or batteries on them. 
  • Optional gear (but recommended): Small day pack/running pack, warm gloves and bennie, first aid kit (plasters, tape, sunscreen).
  • Runners do not have to carry all their gear with them as they will be doing loops back to Dolamore Park but need to assess conditions each lap and take gear needed before heading back out. 
  • There will be an aid Station beyond the timing tent at Dolamore Park with water, some electrolytes and food. There will also be food and coffee available for purchase for runners and supporters at Dolamore Park. 
  • The Whiskey Creek Trail is muddy and slippery in places, with rocks and roots across the track. Rain before or during the event will make conditions more slippery so care needs to be taken. The course will be marked with red reflective ribbon and signs. Once you have done a couple of laps we hope you get the idea!!
  • Please look out for other runners and assist them if needed.
  • There will be marshals out on the tail and at Dolamore Park (wearing orange vests). If any assistance is required please ask them.
  • First aid will be available back at Dolamore Park
  • There are 2 short sections of road at Dolamore Park and the end of Domain Road that runners will cross or run along a short distance. It is the runner's responsibility to watch out for vehicles and give way when necessary.
  • Whiskey Creek Track is a public track and other members of the public may be using tracks out there – they have right of way, watch out for them and greet them on the way past!
  • Runners are to avoid earbud use or headphones that cover the ears during the race. If you want to listen to music (especially at night) use bone conducting head phones that sit outside the ears so you can still hear what’s going on. There’s lots of native birdsong to enjoy, other runners to talk with and you need to be able to hear other runners coming up behind you that may want to pass.
  • We are using electronic timing and each runner will have a bib with a timing chip on it. This must be worn at all times and at the completion of each lap, runners must make sure they pass over the timing mat which will be in the timing tent on the trail through Dolamore Park for that lap to count. Runners may then carry on or go to their supporters or aid station. When they start their next lap DO NOT cross over the timing mat again but carry on, back onto the trail from where you are, beyond the timing mat are as the timing is continuous until the event is finished. If you are aiming for a fast lap don't stop!
  • There is free WiFi at Dolamore Park (connect to Dolamore Park Free WiFi). Live results will be available through My Race Result
  • Cell Phone reception is limited around the Park and Whiskey Creek Trail.
  • Runners may take as much time as they like in between laps.
  • A runner's last lap must be completed before 12pm Sunday to count.
  • Prize giving will be just after 12pm Sunday at the conclusion of the running.
  • Runners in teams are also eligible for the individual prizes.
  • Cash prizes will be awarded to the male and female in each event that has the most number of laps finished in the fastest time (i.e. if 2 runners finish with the same number of laps in their event, the one who finished their last lap first will be the winner
    • For 1st place in the 24 hour event the cash prize is $500 - Sponsors -
    • For 1st place in the 12 hour event the cash prize is $400 - Sponsors - Nithdale Genetics
    • For 1st place in the 6 hour event the cash prize is $300 - Sponsors -
    • For 1st place in the 3 hour event the cash prize is $200 - Sponsors - Gustone Limited
  • Other prizes will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd placed runners in each event (male and female).
  • There will be a cash prize also for the overall fastest lap (for males and females) of $200 each - Sponsors - Fit HQ &
  • There will also be a plaque awarded to any runner who completes more than 32 laps (100 miles) and a medal awarded to any runner that completes either more than 10 laps (50km) or 20 laps (100km).
  • Team laps will be totaled and the winning team will be the team with the most number of laps completed (or completed first). Prizes will be awarded to only the 1st placed team in each event. 2nd and 3rd placed teams in each event will be acknowledged.
  • Spot prizes will be drawn and given out to runners who are present at the prize giving .
  • There will be a few serious competitors out there but above all our hope is that you enjoy this, have fun, meet some new people, take in the beautiful bush and surroundings and challenge yourselves.