Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which this event is being held. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Welcome to the Hume & Hovell Ultra

These web pages provide runners and their support crews with the information they need to prepare and participate in the event. We welcome your feedback on the Hume & Hovell Ultra.

Hume & Hovell Walking Track

The event uses The Hume & Hovell Walking Track, constructed as a Bicentennial Project in 1988. The walking track follows as closely as possible the historic route taken by Explorers Hume & Hovell on their 1824 expedition to Port Phillip Bay. The track is managed by Department of Industry and Lands from the Newcastle office. The walking track starts at Cooma Cottage near Yass and finishes at the Hovell Tree in Albury, some 440 km. in length.

The Start and finish is at Henry Angel Trackhead, some 9km south from Tumbarumba on the Tooma Road. The track is a mixture of constructed walking track and fire trails. The highest point is over 1200 metres in elevation, with many scenic natural attraction along the course including Buddong Falls, Paddys River Dam, alpine snow gums, and Mannus Lake.

The event is being organised by members of Wagga Wagga Road Runners. Event Director Peter Fitzpatrick is an accomplished distance runner for many years. The event is supported by the Australian Ultra Runners Association Inc (AURA).