Presents

The Hills

Challenge

2025

Experience the thrill and adventure of cross country running in the stunning Dandenong Ranges, all while supporting your local athletics club as we raise funds to upgrade our community facilities. Tackle challenging hills, navigate muddy, slippery tracks scattered with natural obstacles, and soak up the fresh air and relaxed atmosphere of the hills.

There are multiple events on offer to suit a wide range of ages and abilities, including a shorter 1km loop and our feature event — the 5km ‘Hills Challenge’. Each entry allows participants to choose two events, with approximate distances of 1km, 2km, 3km, and 5km.

• Junior tickets (10 and under): Can enter the 1km and/or 2km events. Parents are welcome to run alongside their child for support (no ticket required), but they won’t receive a medal or finishing time and place.

• Intermediate (11–15 years) and Adult (16+ years) tickets: May choose any two races from the 2km, 3km, and 5km events.

All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded to place-getters in each age and gender category across all races (Junior, Intermediate and Adult).

Approximate race start times:

• 1km – 9:30am

• 2km – 9:45am

• 3km – 10:20am

• 5km – 11:00am

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your event to allow time to park, register/sign in, and warm up.

Book online today and save — or register on the day for an extra $5 per person!

DATE

23 August 2025

Location