Heroes & Villains

NOV
28
2026
An afternoon and evening trail run at You Yangs with multiple distances on a supported 5 km loop, including night running under headtorches. The event supports Canteen with donations per participant.
Sat 28 Nov 2026
50 kilometers Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Heroes & Villains : You Yangs trail run

Heroes & Villains is a Saturday afternoon and evening trail run held at You Yangs Regional Park. The event uses a supported 5 km loop in the Western Plantation and includes a mix of daytime and night running, with competitors using headtorches on the loop.

Distances offered:

  • 2 km
  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 21 km
  • 42 km
  • 50 km
  • 6 hour event

Shorter distances are completed before sunset while the 21 km, 42 km and 50 km routes extend into the night. The event is described as safe and supported on course. Check-in and race starts are organised by distance and category.

Fees vary by distance and booking period. All listed prices include GST; additional booking fees from the ticketing provider are added at checkout. Tickets are also available for purchase on race day with an additional on-day administration fee.

Location details are given as You Yangs Regional Park, Western Plantation carpark, 390 Sandy Creek Rd, Little River VIC 3212. Trailsplus donates $1 per participant to Canteen, the Australian organisation for young people living with cancer, and has donated over $80,000 in total. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
6hr
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