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Pub to
Pelican 2026
SPORTS INFOS — From the iconic Koetong pub to the pelicans of Lake Hume — High Country Rail Trail, marathon, half, 10K, 3K, "The Town that Moved", free bus, music at the finish. 7 June 2026 · Victoria.
Results — Pub to Pelican 2026
Official results on RaceResult — Marathon 42km, Half Marathon 21.1km, 10K, 3K Family Fun Run — Sunday, 7 June 2026, Pelican Park, Tallangatta VIC. Organiser: Towong Shire Council + Mathieu Dore Coaching.
Results — RaceResult → 🌐 pubtopelican.com.au →Tallangatta — Lake Hume, High Country and "The Town that Moved"
The Pub to Pelican 2026 takes place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, finishing at Pelican Park on the foreshore of Lake Hume, Tallangatta, Victoria. Organised by the Towong Shire Council in collaboration with Mathieu Dore Coaching, it is High Country Victoria's premier marathon event — a point-to-point race across some of the most spectacular scenery in the Upper Murray region. The name says it all: it starts at the iconic Koetong Hotel (Bethanga Pub) and finishes where the pelicans gather on Lake Hume.
The marathon course follows the historic High Country Rail Trail, descending through pine forests, rolling farmland, creek crossings and Lake Hume's stunning shoreline. With approximately 600m of climbing and 680m of descending — and the first 15km gently undulating before the course flattens for the final 27km — this is a genuine fast-course opportunity. All four distances finish at Pelican Park, where music, refreshments and celebration await every finisher.
«Pub to Pelican is at the heart of Lake Hume, a region with sky mirror water, breathtaking scenery, and the 'Town that Moved'. Set along the High Country Rail Trail, traverse a range of landscapes from vast pine forests, rolling hills of agricultural farmland, creeks, and lake foreshores with the Pub to Pelican offering unmatched scenery of the Upper Murray and Lake Hume regions.» — pubtopelican.com.au / victoriashighcountry.com.au
🏙️ "The Town that Moved" — Old Tallangatta
The Pub to Pelican course passes through a remarkable piece of Australian history. When the Hume Reservoir was expanded in 1956, the entire town of Old Tallangatta had to be relocated to higher ground — buildings were physically moved, and the original town now lies beneath the lake. Runners pass through Old Tallangatta on the course, with sweeping valley views alongside the Murray Valley Highway. The site is known today as «The Town that Moved» — one of Australia's most extraordinary stories of community resilience.
🏃 Marathon — 42km MARATHON RAIL TRAIL
8:00am · $120 AUD · Start: Koetong Hotel (Bethanga Pub) · Rolls along Bethanga Bay Road → descends toward Lake Road → follows Lake Hume shoreline → Old Tallangatta → crosses the lake (sweeping Murray Valley views) → Old Tallangatta Lookout → Mitta Mitta River → Tallangatta → Pelican Park · ~600m climbing / 680m descending · Flat for the last 27km · Aid stations: ~7km, 14km, 23km, 30km, 37km.
🏃 Half Marathon — 21.1km HALF MARATHON
9:15am · $80 AUD · Start: Bullioh, Victoria · Slight descent first 5km · 8km scenic stretch along Lake Hume · Old Tallangatta Lookout · Streets of Tallangatta · Pelican Park finish · Only 95m elevation gain / 120m loss — fast and beautiful · Aid stations: ~7km and 14km.
🏃 10K 10K
10:15am · $50 AUD · Start: Old Tallangatta Lookout · Picturesque setting along the edge of Lake Hume · Popular for its balance of challenge and accessibility · Aid station: ~7km.
🏃 3K Family Fun Run 3K
10:30am · $20 AUD · Based from Pelican Park · Safe and scenic route along the tranquil waterfronts of Lake Hume · Perfect for beginners, families and those seeking a shorter yet enjoyable experience · Prizes for under 12 males and females — 1st, 2nd and 3rd!
Start Times — Sunday, 7 June 2026
Race Overview — Sunday, 7 June 2026
| Distance / Race | Distance · Start Time · Fee | Course highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon 42KM RAIL TRAIL | 42km · 8:00am · $120 AUD | Koetong Hotel → Lake Hume → Old Tallangatta → Mitta Mitta River → Pelican Park · Fast course |
| Half Marathon 21.1KM | 21.1km · 9:15am · $80 AUD | Bullioh VIC → Lake Hume (8km) → Old Tallangatta Lookout → Tallangatta → Pelican Park |
| 10K 10K | 10km · 10:15am · $50 AUD | Old Tallangatta Lookout → along Lake Hume → Pelican Park · Scenic and accessible |
| 3K Family Fun Run 3K | 3km · 10:30am · $20 AUD | Pelican Park waterfronts · Under 12 prizes (1st–3rd) · Music + celebration at finish |
| Free Bus PRE-REG ONLY | FREE · Pre-register | No opt-in on race day · Must be pre-registered · Shuttle from Showgrounds every 15 min |
| The Town that Moved HISTORY | Old Tallangatta · 1956 | Town relocated when Hume Reservoir expanded · Course passes through historic site |