“Round the Rocks”
Mountain Run Adventure
Sun 1st Feb 2026
A chance to run through the tussocks and past the rock tors of The Burgan run
A charity fundraiser by Taieri Rotary Club
Two options
12km
A 12km run through the tussocks at the base of the Rock & Pillar Range, then ford the Sutton Stream, and return to the start past the magnificent rock outcrops that make The Burgan such a unique environment.
Total altitude gain - 270 metres
A real adventure run for those who want an opportunity to experience somewhere different
24km
Head across the base of the Rock & Pillar range before fording the Sutton Stream, and a long steady uphill to views down over the surrounding hills and paddocks.
Then a long downhill to recross the Sutton stream and final uphill to the finish point.
Total altitude gain - 500 metres
An opportunity to traverse some spectacular and varied country.
Some example photos of the country you will be traversing
Both groups will initially follow the cyclist route across the base of the Rock & Pillar range
An example of the rock outcrops you will pass
You will ford the Sutton stream (twice)
A unique feature of The Burgan Run is the 600 metre long rock outcrop looking like an ancient dinosaur spine
Another example of the many and varied rock outcrops you will see
Looking north down the long slope the 24km option will descend to re-ford the Sutton Stream
12km
Route Map
Contour Map
24km
Route Map
Contour Map
BBQ Lunch to finish
Be sure to bring some cash, (and some cold ones in a chilly bin) so you can take the time to grab a delicious meat patty BBQ bun and other great snacks selection when you finish, put on by Taieri Rotary Club
You are sure to be hungry, and what better way finish the event than to share stories over a bun and a cold drink
Getting There
The Burgan Run, where this event is located, is 30 minutes (42km) from Outram, on the road to Middlemarch.
To find it in Google Maps, just click here.
The run is scheduled to start at 9.45am. You should plan to be at the road turnoff before 9.00am to allow time to drive the farm road to the woolshed and be ready for event briefing at 9.35am
Funds Raised
All funds raised will be applied as a community contribution to the planned Mosgiel to Taieri cycle and walking trail
REFUNDS - If your circumstances change, a full ticket purchase refund will be available up until 4 days before the event.