Trailsplus - New Years Eve
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NYE Rock Around the Clock : Trailsplus
The event is a trail race held in the You Yangs at 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212, with elevated viewing of fireworks across Melbourne, Geelong waterfront and the Ballerine Peninsula. It offers multiple race formats on a main 5 km loop and extended laps for longer distances.
Distances available:
- 5km
- 10km
- 21km
- 42km
- 50km
- 6hr event
The 5 km is run as a loop designed for night running under a headtorch, and the shorter distances are scheduled to finish before sunset while the 21 km, 42 km and 50 km extend into the night. Course maps and carpark instructions are provided as downloadable PDFs for the 5 km loop and the longer lap variations.
Entry fees are published in tiered pricing that includes GST; additional Humanitix booking fees apply at checkout. On-day registration is available at higher cost. Trailsplus donates $1 per participant to Canteen, with past cumulative donations exceeding $80,000 and specific event donations noted for recent years.
Event facilities mention turntable car parking and on-site provisions such as coffee. Attendees are invited to bring picnic rugs, chairs and food for an evening on the mountain overlooking the waterfront views. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
