Roller Coaster Trail Run
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Roller Coaster Trail Run
The Roller Coaster Trail Run is a trail running event held in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, less than one hour by car from the Melbourne CBD. The event village is at Kalorama Memorial Reserve, 1190-1192 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama VIC 3766. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 17 October 2026.
Established in 2012, the event draws more than 1,500 runners to forested trails and features multiple race formats produced by SingleTrack Events. The courses run through ferny forest and include sustained climbs and descents on well made but steep sections. One course note: the 23 km single loop accumulates more than 1150 m of vertical gain.
Distances offered:
- 46 km Double Loop Ultra
- 23 km Single Loop
- 12 km Twilight Mad Mouse
- 1.23 km Kids Carousel
The 46 km race consists of two runs of the 23 km loop in opposite directions. The 12 km route includes sections such as Observatory Track, Burkes Lookout, and the Zig Zag Track. The kids race is a short loop around Kalorama Reserve.
The event acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as Traditional Owners of the land and recognises their continuing connection to country. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
