Why the new course? Unfortunately, due to the recent fire activity and resultant requirement for restorative work up on the high part of the original Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut course, this year we cannot access that part of the course as it remains closed. We have, however, been given permission (and assurances of safety) to use all of the planned Archies 55km loop course. Hence, with all the preparations in place, we have decided to run the now-105km Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut on that course in two laps.

Will the original course be reinstated next year? Yes, all being well regards restorative works around Lovicks and Bluff Huts and associated trails, we plan to return to the original Hut2Hut course next year.

I'm not sure I'm up for the lap course - can I get a refund of a credit for next year? No. Unfortunately, with how events are organised, most of your entry fee has already been spent on logistics and materials. As per conditions of entry, agreed by you upon sign up, management reserves the right to alter the course should it be deemed necessary for any reason, but specifically to ensure participant safety - which this is! We believe in offering you a replacement course, that you can still get out there, have fun, raise money and awareness for autism, and be part of the great community that is Oscars 100.

As a two/three day participant - I was supposed to be camping at two different locations - what are camp logistics now? All campers will stay at Pikes Flat - a stunning pasture patch alongside the Howqua River in the middle of the wilderness.

If you are a one-night camper - you will arrive at Pikes after doing a long day or a short day *(depending which approach to covering the 100km in two days you take). You will then set camp, stay overnight, pack up the following morning and set off to complete the course.

If you are a two night camper, you will set camp first night, and simply leave your tent up to arrive back to for the second night.

As per usual logistics, all tents will be collected at rego, and transported to and from Pikes Flat for you.

All regular rules and conditions apply as per normal regards the allowable size of your tent and drop bag to be transported to the campsite. See the original Event Handbook for that.

Does all the same mandatory gear requirements apply given two lap course? Yes.

Even if I am a super fast, self sufficient, confident speedster doing the solo - I mean, a bivvie? Yes.

Noting that the course does not pass through the village gong through Buller Resort - can I nip off course and get a cup of coffee? No. But you may wait at the aid station and get one of your support crew or one of our event volunteers to go get you one or other supplies. At your own cost!