Event Hubs and Cut off's
DU Hubs will be a great place for crews / teams / spectators to catch up with their entrant and others including some having napping and rest options.
Entrants will be accessible by their crews at all Hubs across the course, the DU Hubs are fully stocked aid stations that will include water, tailwind, fruit, savories, soup, hot food, medical services, gas heaters, firepits, sleep stations and more.
Entrants will be accessible by their crews at all Hubs across the course, the DU Hubs are fully stocked aid stations that will include water, tailwind, fruit, savories, soup, hot food, medical services, gas heaters, firepits, sleep stations and more.
OFFICIAL RACE START 8am May 16th 2025 @ Mackenzie's Flat Picnic Area, Darley
The below table is for basic planning purposes only as per previous editions. The 2025 event program will be emailed to entrants 3 weeks prior to the event.
The below table is for basic planning purposes only as per previous editions. The 2025 event program will be emailed to entrants 3 weeks prior to the event.
DU HUB |
DISTANCE |
CUTOFF |
DETAILS |
MacKenzie Flat Picnic Area |
0 KM |
N/A |
Toilet - Water |
Bears Head |
21 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
Hogans |
42 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access |
Lohs |
57 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Toilet - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
Square Bottle |
76 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Sleep Station - Crew Access |
Amblers |
90 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
Blackwood Mineral Springs |
109 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Toilet - Sleep Station - Crew Access |
Amblers |
128 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
Square Bottle |
142 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Sleep Station - Crew Access |
Lohs |
161 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Sleep Station - Toilet - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
Hogans |
176 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access |
Bears Head |
197 KM |
TBA |
Full Aid Station - Crew Access - Drop Bag |
MacKenzie Flat Picnic Area |
220 KM |
3:00 pm SUN (55hrs) |
Recovery Foods - Toilet - Power |
Hub Locations
All Hub locations are marked on the digital map provided in race week. Entrants can personally share this with their crews in advance.
Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park Hub
- 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood.
- Hub is located in the river picnic area. Drive through the gate next to the site office. Please leave the gate as you find it. There is no need to pay the entry fee.
Amblers Lane Hub
- Corner of O’Brien’s Road and Amblers Lane, Blackwood VIC
- Access via O’Brien’s Road from Greendale-Trentham Road. Approx 4km from Greendale Trentham Road. Tight gravel road, take care of sharp narrow corners.
Square Bottle Hub
- Mt Blackwood Road, Greendale VIC
- Travelling South off Greendale-Trentham road Hub is approx. 5km along Mt Blackwood road on the left. Travelling North up Mt Blackwood Road hub is approx. 1km after the bitumen turns to gravel.
Lohs Lane Hub
- Lohs Lane, Myrniong VIC
- Hub is located at the end of Loh’s Lane on the right in the tree line. Please park responsibly and be cautious of parking on grassed areas as they become very slippery when wet.
Hogan’s Hub
- Corner of Blue Gum Track & Hogan Track
- Access to Hogan’s Hub is recommended to come south down Bluegum Track from O’Brien’s Road.
Bears Head Hub
- Blackwood Ranges Track via a 6km walk each way (12km round trip) from Lohs Lane, Myrniong VIC
- Strictly adhere to the No Access rules of the AhKows Gully Reference Area. The walk around the reference area is on a well-maintained fire trail and can be completed in one hour each way with a medium level of fitness.
MacKenzies Flat Picnic Area
- Lerderderg River Road, Darley
All Hub locations are marked on the digital map provided in race week. Entrants can personally share this with their crews in advance.
Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park Hub
- 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood.
- Hub is located in the river picnic area. Drive through the gate next to the site office. Please leave the gate as you find it. There is no need to pay the entry fee.
Amblers Lane Hub
- Corner of O’Brien’s Road and Amblers Lane, Blackwood VIC
- Access via O’Brien’s Road from Greendale-Trentham Road. Approx 4km from Greendale Trentham Road. Tight gravel road, take care of sharp narrow corners.
Square Bottle Hub
- Mt Blackwood Road, Greendale VIC
- Travelling South off Greendale-Trentham road Hub is approx. 5km along Mt Blackwood road on the left. Travelling North up Mt Blackwood Road hub is approx. 1km after the bitumen turns to gravel.
Lohs Lane Hub
- Lohs Lane, Myrniong VIC
- Hub is located at the end of Loh’s Lane on the right in the tree line. Please park responsibly and be cautious of parking on grassed areas as they become very slippery when wet.
Hogan’s Hub
- Corner of Blue Gum Track & Hogan Track
- Access to Hogan’s Hub is recommended to come south down Bluegum Track from O’Brien’s Road.
Bears Head Hub
- Blackwood Ranges Track via a 6km walk each way (12km round trip) from Lohs Lane, Myrniong VIC
- Strictly adhere to the No Access rules of the AhKows Gully Reference Area. The walk around the reference area is on a well-maintained fire trail and can be completed in one hour each way with a medium level of fitness.
MacKenzies Flat Picnic Area
- Lerderderg River Road, Darley
Aid Station Supplies (Vegan friendly options)
Water
Tailwind Nutrition
CLIF BAR options
Flat Coke
Tea & Coffee
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Savoury Foods
Sweet Foods
Hot Foods
Sleeping Quarters
Warm Fire
Shelter
Medical Services
Tailwind Nutrition
CLIF BAR options
Flat Coke
Tea & Coffee
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Savoury Foods
Sweet Foods
Hot Foods
Sleeping Quarters
Warm Fire
Shelter
Medical Services
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