BRuTUS

The BTrail

100km/3000m elev. 20hr limit

The BTrail is a challenging 100km course starting at Corin Dam and finishing at Blue Range Hut. Athletes will climb 600m up Stockyard Spur in the first 2km as they set out on an epic journey traversing a large portion of the Brindabella Ranges. Up on the range they will visit Mt. Ginini, Mt Franklin (Frankie CP1) and Mt. Aggie, collecting mystery items at the summits as evidence of reaching these high points. Water will be available at Bendora Arboretum WP1.

After Bulls Head CP2, runners will leave Mt Franklin road to join Mile Hill Road, and descend to Warks Road. In this section runners will traverse riverside wilderness to a water point at Warks WP2 (WARNING! Fill your bottles here!). This leads into harsh exposed trails in managed forest with blackberry-lined trail and the spirit-destroying climbs of Marshalls Break.

Crossing Brindabella road at Wombat Creek CP3, athletes approach the last big climb to the summit of Mt. Coree where they must acquire their fourth mystery object. Athletes must carry their 4 objects for the remainder of the race.

Pacers may join their athletes at Wombat Creek CP and continue with them until the finish. Coreezy CP4 is also an option, however we recommend not attempting to access Coree campsite with a 2WD vehicle.

After dark departures from the final checkpoint, Knife Point CP, must be accompanied either by a pacer or another athlete. This final section includes the descent known as the Slippery Dip and all athletes must take particular care on this descent.

Upon finishing athletes must show their collection of 4 mystery objects to race officials to have their time ratified. In the event that a runner is unable to display a full set of 4 objects their time will be recorded but their place will not be recognised in the official finishing order.

The BRuTUS

60km/2000m elev. 11hr limit

The BRuTUS is a 60km course starting at the historic Blue Range Hut. It follows One Stick Road, then East West Road before crossing Brindabella Road and continuing into the Cotter Catchment Area. Runners will pass (but not cross) Vanitys Crossing before reaching CP1. After CP1 runners can expect some of the smaller hills before reaching CP2 at Curries Road where they will make the second crossing of Brindabella Road. The major climb of the course is already visible at this point and runners will take Pabral Road into NSW, then Coree Summit Road to the top. After summiting, runners return down the Summit Road to Coree Campground and CP3. What follows is a long and challenging section on Two Sticks Road, followed by Blue Range Road. Runners briefly return to ACT where they will reach CP4 before proceeding back over the border along Genges Trail. Off Genges Trail lies the final obstacle, a sharp rutted Slippery Dip to Radiata Trail. Heading South on Dead Horse Gate Road, those who have run the GUMBY will find themselves in familiar territory. A gentle descent brings runners to the finish line at Blue Range Hut.

The Knife

14km/680m elev. 4hr limit

Taking in 14km of dirt track with 680m of accumulated elevation pain, the Knife is a mediocre serve of wild radiata pine forest and blackberry. Runners will head west on Blue Range Road before making a turn for the worst at Poo Bear Corner. The course screws then pinches on a sharp left leading to a climb known as the Lung Piercer. After an eternity, the Lung Piercer rejoins Blue Range Road which continues to climb to Knife Point aid station where runners who refuse to surrender will be grimly directed to the Genges Trail descent. Here the Knife joins the BRuTUS, and BTrail courses. If the lung peircer felt like something you hadn't prepared for, then at least the descent shouldn't surprise you. Eventually the Genges trail flattens out and the route ahead looks like an easy run. But that's not where you're going. Good luck.

When

The BTrail starts at 4am on Saturday 18 October 2025.

BRuTUS starts at 7am on Saturday 18 October 2025.

The Knife starts at 9am on Saturday 18 October 2025.

Where

The Knife and BRuTUS start and finish at Blue Range Hut, Blue Range Road, Coree ACT.

The BTrail starts at Corin Dam and finishes at Blue Range Hut.

Number of Entrants

Total number of entrants for The BTrail is capped at 30 people, BRuTUS and The Knife are both capped at 60 people.

Please be advised that athletes must be at least 18 years of age on race day.

Pricing

Entry price varies depending on when you enter. Entries will open on 15 May 2025.

The BTrail Entries

• Early $250 (until 11:59pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025)
• Standard $300 (entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025)

BRuTUS Entries

• Early $150 (until 11:59pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025)
• Standard $190 (entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025)

The Knife Entries

• Early $60 (until 11:59pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025)
• Standard $80 (entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025)

*10% discount available for UMRoC members on all entry types.

*Information on refunds, transfers and event cancellation HERE

The Hut

Blue Range Hut will be the Race HQ and start/finish point. The hut is a basic facility with fire pits, a BBQ, two composting toilets and no power or running water.

There are no rubbish bins at the site or on course. We encourage you to take your own rubbish home with you, but we will put out rubbish bins around the hut for convenience.

There may be tank water at the hut, but it is not considered safe to drink.

Aid Stations

There will be aid stations on each course with sports drink and refreshments. Please refer to the Athlete's Guide and individual course descriptions for details of the aid station locations.

Camping

Any runners and support crew are encouraged to camp. All Camping is $12 per person per night and can booked during registration. Numbers are limited and it may book out.

Please bring food, water, toilet paper and firewood if you think you will need any of these. The nearest shops are about a 45-minute drive away at Denman Prospect

Please be advised that no pets are permitted at the campsite on race weekend.

The Schedule. (Times TBC)

Friday, 17 October

• 12:30 - Event check in opens at The Runners Shop, Phillip (bring your ID)
• 15:00 - Blue Range Hut Camp gate opens
• 15:30 - BTrail check-in closes at The Runners Shop
• 20:00 - Camp gate closes (for the night)

Saturday, 18 October

• 03:00 - BTrail bus departure from Lanyon Marketplace
• 03:45 - Foot washing (BTrail)
• 03:50 - Race briefing (BTrail)
• 04:00 - Race start (BTrail)
• 05:30 - Blue Range Hut Campground gate opens
• 05:45 - Event check-in opens (The Knife and BRuTUS)
• 06:14 - Sunrise
• 06:40 - Event check-in closes (BRuTUS)
• 06:45 - Race briefing (BRuTUS)
• 06:50 - Foot washing (BRuTUS)
• 07:00 - Race start (BRuTUS)
• 08:40 - Event check-in closes (The Knife)
• 08:45 - Race briefing (The Knife)
• 09:00 - Race start (The Knife)
• 09:30 - Camp gate locked (entry/exit after this time to be negotiated with Race Director - parking outside gate after this time)
• 12:00 +/- 15 minutes - The Knife presentations
• 13:00 - The Knife cut off time
• 14:00 +/- 15 minutes - BRuTUS presentations
• 18:00 - BRuTUS cut off time & BTrail presentations
• 18:01 - BRuTUS and The Knife campground after party as remaining BTrail finishers come in
• 19:13 - Sunset
• 19:14 - The party continues

Sunday, 19 October

• 00:00 - BTrail cut off time
• 10:00 - Campground closes. If you wish to camp Monday night you will need to book directly through the ACT Government website