2024 calendar of RUNNING events

DateRaceLocationTypeDistancesDescription
Jan 12thTwo Bays Trail runCape SchanckTrail28, 56 kmTrail run between Dromana and Cape Schanck along the Two Bays trail. Distances are 28km and 56km.
5th Feb
19th Feb
5th March
Sunset SeriesThe Zoo
Princes Park
The Tain
Road4, 8 kmWed evening runs around some iconic destinations
16th FebTower RunUpper BeaconsfieldUnsealed road6.5, 13 or 21 kmOne, two or three loops of an undulating course. Local community event.
22nd MarchRokeby Twilight runRokebyTrail6, 9 and 14kmTwilight run through single trail and rail trail. Local community event.
6th AprilRun for the KidsDocklandsRoad5 and 14Run over Bolte Bridge and through the Domain Tunnel.
27th AprilBallarat MarathonBallaratRoadHalf and full marathonsFlat 21km course around the lake, two laps for marathon.
3rd MayWilsons Prom 100Tidal River, Wilson’s PromTrail28, 47, 66 and 100 kmSpectacular trail run through the trails of Wilson’s prom.
17th/18th MayGreat Ocean Road marathonApollo BayRoad6, 23, 44, 60kmRunning on the closed Great Ocean road between Lorne and Apollo Bay.
2nd June
7th July
4th August
Trail running series4/6 – Plenty Gorge
9/7 – Anglesea
6/8 – Silvan
Trail7km, 13-16km and 24-30kmExplore three different trail running locations..
14th JuneSurf Coast Trail marathonTorquayTrailHalf and full trail marathonsOne way run from Torquay (full) or Pt Addis (half) to Fairhaven SLC
5th/6th JulyGold Coast marathonGold CoastRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFlat, fast and hot..
13th JulyRun MelbourneRod Laver arenaRoad5 km, 10km & halfBrisk July Sunday morning run through central Melbourne
24th AugustSandy Point halfGreen Point BrightonRoad5 km, 10km & halfBayside running in Melbourne
13th SeptSurf Coast CenturyAngleseaTrail50, 100km individual, 100km team of fourFlat 100km trail event
12th OctoberMelbourne MarathonMelbourneRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFinish on the ‘G after a run through the streets of Melbourne
23rd NovemberRun for the YoungLilydale
Rail trail5 km, 10km, half & full Local event in Lilydale along the Warby trail – ideal as a qualifier for Two Bays!