Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Bright Running Festival

Trail Running covering 23.4 km to 55 km with up to 2,210 m D+ in Bright (Victoria, Australia)

LocationBright, Victoria, AustraliaShow on map(36.7272° S, 146.9605° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2018
Elevation gainUp to +2,210 m

Bright Running Festival is an endurance sporting event in Bright, Victoria, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Festive.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Bright Ultra 50 Km (55 km, +2,210 m D+), Ultra Bright 50 Km (49.2 km, +2,210 m D+), Buffalo Sunriser (35 km, +2,000 m D+), and Bright 25 Km (23.4 km, +1,110 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runningcalendar.com.au).

Official website
Bright Running Festival in Bright (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadMountainFestiveHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Bright Ultra 50 KmTrail Running55 km+2,210 m1,150 m - 2,078 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ultra Bright 50 KmTrail Running49.2 km+2,210 m1,153 m - 2,081 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Buffalo SunriserTrail Running35 km+2,000 m1,156 m - 1,996 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bright 25 KmTrail Running23.4 km+1,110 m1,159 m - 1,625 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+2,210 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,210 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,078 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8 % / 14.4 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+2,210 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS36.7272° S, 146.9605° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,078 m above sea level (+2,210 m D+, -2,210 m D-)

Peak: 2,078 m·at 18.5 km·Ø 8 %
1,150 m1,459 m1,769 m2,078 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km2,078 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Bright Running Festival take place?

Bright Running Festival takes place in Bright, Victoria, AU (start area at coordinates 36.7272° S, 146.9605° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Bright Running Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Bright Ultra 50 Km (55 km, +2,210 m D+), Ultra Bright 50 Km (49.2 km, +2,210 m D+), Buffalo Sunriser (35 km, +2,000 m D+), and Bright 25 Km (23.4 km, +1,110 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Bright Running Festival?

The main competition (Bright Ultra 50 Km over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,210 m of elevation gain and -2,210 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,078 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Bright Running Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runningcalendar.com.au).