GPT100 Camp

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

CAMP ENTRIES Will open in line with GPT100 entries for 2027

From Thursday to Sunday, Stoney Creek Lodge 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 TBA

What do you get for your camp fee? 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.

  • Trail Running Workshops. See schedule below.

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

  • Travel to and from Halls Gap 

  • Dinner on Thursday night at Raccolto Pizzeria in Halls Gap

  • Dinner on Saturday night at place of own choice.

  • Lunch on Sunday at place of own choice.

CAMP REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CAMP 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 the same 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.

  • 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

  • WhatsApp (recommended) for group communications

  • Basic First Aid materials (paracetemol, bandaids, antiseptic wipes, crepe bandage)

schedule
Thursday

  • Midday - 4pm - Check in at Stoney Creek Lodge, 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

  • 4:30am - Breakfast bar opens

  • 6:00am - Meet Outside Halls Gap Visitors Centre. 

  • 6:15am - Shuttle to Mount Zero, you can leave jumpers and excess clothing/bottles on the bus

  • 7:00am - Start Run at Mount Zero (15.5km, 620m+)

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

  • 10:00 am - First bus departs back to Halls Gap and arrive before midday

  • 11:30 am - Second bus departs back to Halls Gap and arrives around 1pm

  • 12:00 pm - Lunch Spread in Stoney Creek Lodge Hall - salad rolls

  • 2:00 pm - GPT100 Q&A in the Stoney Creek Lodge Hall with panel of locals and past champions. Come along to openly ask whatever is on your mind about any of the GPT100 races to a panel of experts.

  • 5:00 pm - Strength for Trail Running Workshop by Lachy Avery of Flow State Strength.

  • 6:00pm - Dinner by SingleTrack at Stoney Creek Lodge, 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.

  • 4:30am - Breakfast bar opens

  • 6:00am - Meet Outside Halls Gap Visitors Centre. 

  • 6:15am - Shuttle to the start of Short course or Long course options.

  • 7:15am - 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.

  • 1:30pm - Shuttle bus departs Grampians Retreat back to Halls Gap (2:30pm).

  • 4:00pm - Running Form Workshop by Samuel Stow from Pop! Running

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

Sunday

  • 8:00am - Parks Victoria trail maintenance. We will head out on the GPT Trail and do some vegetation clearing to help Parks Vic with the trail maintenance. See Whatsapp/emails for more details. Message the group if you want to help out. Once you have done this once you will see how much of an impact it has on keeping the trail in good condition. It is an awesome way to give back to the local trails.

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