GPT100 Camp

May 29 - June 1, 2025

The GPT 100 Camp is a four day immersion in the Grampians to help you on your journey

CAMP ENTRIES ARE CLOSED for 2025!

From Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia) in the central township of Halls Gap - just three hours’ (260km) drive north west of Melbourne - will play host to the camp headquarters.

We'll help you prepare for all distances of the GPT100 with a team of experienced trail coaches, run leaders and a swag of good vibes.

CAMP HQ

Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia)

63-67 Grampians Road, Halls Gap, 3381, Australia (Google Maps)

COST $235

What do you get for $235.00? What's included in the Camp:

  • 3 x nights shared accommodation (rooms of 4 x bunks) at Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia) in Halls Gap (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). B.Y.O Pillow and warmth layer (sleeping bag or doona). We'll supply sheets.

  • We supply the towels

  • Self-service continental breakfast every morning

  • Friday lunch – Sandwich bar at Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia)

  • Friday night dinner at Stoney Creek Lodge, Halls Gap

  • Saturday Lunch at Grampians Retreat

  • Local bus and shuttle transfers to and from the run starts and finishes.

  • Guided runs each day with some select top athletes, with shorter and longer run options.

What's NOT included? Athletes will need to pay their own way:

  • Travel to and from Halls Gap 

  • Dinner on Thursday night at Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co. Halls Gap

  • Dinner on Saturday night at place of own choice.

  • Lunch on Sunday at place of own choice.

CAMP REGISTRATIONS CLOSE at midnight on Thursday 22 May 2025 or until sold out.

FAQ

  • Yes, we have one price for the GPT Camp and it includes accommodation for everyone. The reason for this is that we have been able to book out Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia) for a low price and in doing so we can offer accommodation to everyone for cheap. Think of accommodation as an inclusion more so than an add on.

  • Yes, you don’t have to stay at Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia), but we certainly welcome everyone to. It will be a nice vibe having other runners around, sharing rooms, and breakfast. You will walk away from the weekend with a new best friend, or 7.

    Having said this, if you are coming up with your family, or you are a solo operator, then of course, book someplace else in Halls Gap! Note that the price is $235 whether you stay at Stoney Creek Lodge (formerly Camp Acacia) or not, think of it as an inclusion, not an add on.

    SingleTrack is heavily subsidising the host and production of the accomodation with pleasure.

  • We will do our best to pair people in rooms if they wish to stay with their friends.

  • We were stoked to be able to deliver two successful and free GPT Camps in 2023 and 2024. We know how thankful everyone was that it was free and it meant we had great turn outs.

    From now on we will have to charge a small entry fee to cover our costs so that the GPT Camp can become a yearly pilgrimage and a sustainable thing for us to put on every year.

    Rest assured that the entry cost is being distributed to the awesome businesses that support the camp and our GPT100 event.

    2025 is a particularly special year for the camp as we want to get as many people along and into the local town to spread some economic stimulus and love to the communities that were hit hard by the fires of 2024/25 summer.

  • No. We need to keep this camp contained to those who need the time on course and training for the GPT100 in November. The Camp is a tool for runners in the GPT100 to learn more about the course and kickstart their journey to success in November.

  • No. We are taking responsibility of the participant. Such a group is subject to formal event permits with Parks Victoria and we need to be accountable and informed of everyone that is participating and all emergency contact detail in the unlikely event of an emergency. So if you would like to join, join properly is what we ask.

Mandatory gear

We will not be checking your gear, but please make sure you have everything and anything else you need to stay safe in these remote mountains! Don’t worry about bringing all the gear on Thursday arvo run to Chautauqua Peak, but do be aware that it gets cold up there and dark. So bring a headtorch and something warm.

  • Waterproof Jacket with hood and sealed seams

  • Thermal top with long sleeves (polypropylene or wool textile only)

  • Warm headwear (buff, beanie or balaclava)

  • Warm Gloves

  • Fully charged Smart Phone

  • 1.5 Litres of liquid storage capacity (not required for Thursday)

  • Survival / Emergency Blanket

schedule


Thursday

  • Midday - 4pm - Check in at Stoney Creek Lodge (FKA Camp Acacia), Linen will be available for collection in the main meeting hall. Room information will be available on arrival.

  • 4:15pm - Large local group run, 1hr, 6km, leaving from Stoney Creek Lodge.

  • 6:15pm - Optional dinner at Raccolto Pizzeria (not optional 😂). This will be up to you to buy your own Pizza and drinks. Book and Pay at the counter on arrival. We have booked out the entire restaurant.

Friday

  • 6:30am - LivFast Cafe Opens for coffee especially for us.

  • 7:00am - Meet Outside Halls Gap Visitors Centre. 

  • 7:15am - Shuttle to Mount Zero, you can leave jumpers and excess clothing/bottles on the bus

  • 8am - Start Run at Mount Zero (15.5km, 620m+)

  • Optional longer run to Beehive falls (22k).

  • 6:00pm - Dinner by SingleTrack at Stoney Creek Lodge (FKA Camp Acacia), cooked by Ash from the Peaks Chef. CLICK HERE for the address (63-67 Grampians Road, Halls Gap, 3381)

Saturday

Full change of clothes recommended to bring on Bus for showers and warm lunch at Grampians Retreat after lunch. Towels will be provided. Slippers ideal. Be prepared to relax post run. The minestrone is lit.

  • 6:30am - LivFast Cafe Opens for coffee especially for us.

  • 7:00am - Meet Outside Halls Gap Visitors Centre. 

  • 7:15am - Shuttle to the start of Short course or Long course options.

  • 8:15am - Start run 

    Long Option: Start at Griffin Fireline - 33.22km, 1694m+

    Medium Option: Start at Griffin Fireline - 22.54km, 1094m+

    Short Option: Start at Cassidy’s Gap - 11.46km, 641m+

  • All runs will finish at Grampians Retreat. We have organised lunch to be waiting there when you roll in. They will have showers available to use. Bring your own towel and warm clothes to change into that you can leave on the bus. We will set up a fire, kick back and enjoy the arvo and wait for the last runner.

  • Shuttle bus back to Halls Gap.

  • Dinner at your own leisure. We highly recommend going to Paper Scissors Rock Brewery

Sunday

  • There will be groups naturally form to head out on the trails for a run along the course. The WhatsApp group and the breakfast table will be a great place to plan and create a route.

  • Parks Victoria trail maintenance. A group of 15 - 20 of us will head out on the GPT Trail and do some vegetation clearing to help Parks Vic with the trail recovery after the fires. See Whatsapp/emails for more details. Message the group if you want to help out.

THE ROUTES

Go into the Strava Routes themselves to see the written overviews.