Run Forrest Trail Run
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Run Forrest Trail Run
The Run Forrest Trail Run takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Forrest, Victoria. It is described as the event's 11th annual edition. The event features four race distances: a 21km, a 10km, a 6km, and a separate 6km Kids course.
The race village is located on the banks of the Barwon River, accessed from Hennigan Crescent in Forrest. Parking is not available at the village; participants must walk in. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, and all participants must collect their race bib and sign in. A mandatory race brief for all participants is at 10:40 AM.
The 21km course starts at 11:00 AM. It follows the Barwon River along a trail known as the Red Carpet to Lake Elizabeth. The route includes fern-covered single track, technical sections, fast downhill corners, and undulating terrain. The course is a circuit that finishes back at the race village.
The 10km course starts at 11:15 AM. It follows a similar initial path as the 21km but turns around at the top of the Red Carpet. It is also a circuit finishing at the race village.
The 6km and 6km Kids courses start at 11:30 AM. They cover the first half of the 10km route, running along the Barwon River to the Fernery Trail, across the West Barwon Dam, and back to the village.
There are three water stations on the longer routes at approximately 5.5km, 8km (at the Lake Elizabeth carpark), and 16km. Water stations are not available for the 6km or Kids races; participants in these events must carry their own water. The 21km course has three road crossings, which will be manned until 2:30 PM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
