Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Great Southern Endurance Run

Trail Running covering 28 km to 161 km with up to 10,580 m D+ in Harrietville (Victoria, Australia)

LocationHarrietville, Victoria, AustraliaShow on map(36.8886° S, 147.0645° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2014
Elevation gainUp to +10,580 m

Great Southern Endurance Run is an endurance sporting event in Harrietville, Victoria, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2014, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including GSER 100 Mile (161 km, +10,580 m D+), GSER 50 Mile (83 km, +5,380 m D+), 58 KM (56 km, +2,128 m D+), and GSER 28 Km (28 km, +1,800 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 (gserultra.com.au).

Official website
Great Southern Endurance Run in Harrietville (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeSeaside & CoastPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
GSER 100 MileTrail Running161 km+10,580 m8 m - 6,885 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
GSER 50 MileTrail Running83 km+5,380 m11 m - 3,508 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
58 KMTrail Running56 km+2,128 m14 m - 1,397 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
GSER 28 KmTrail Running28 km+1,800 m17 m - 1,187 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161 km
Elevation gain
+10,580 m D+
Elevation loss
-8,993 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 6,885 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.2 % / 30 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
161 km+10,580 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS36.8886° S, 147.0645° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 6,885 m above sea level (+10,580 m D+, -8,993 m D-)

Peak: 6,885 m·at 104.7 km·Ø 12.2 %
8 m2,300 m4,593 m6,885 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.8 km161 km6,885 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Southern Endurance Run take place?

Great Southern Endurance Run takes place in Harrietville, Victoria, AU (start area at coordinates 36.8886° S, 147.0645° 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 Great Southern Endurance Run?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including GSER 100 Mile (161 km, +10,580 m D+), GSER 50 Mile (83 km, +5,380 m D+), 58 KM (56 km, +2,128 m D+), and GSER 28 Km (28 km, +1,800 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Southern Endurance Run?

The main competition (GSER 100 Mile over 161 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +10,580 m of elevation gain and -8,993 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 6,885 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 Great Southern Endurance Run?

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