Run The Maine
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Run The Maine : Edition 18 (2026)
Run The Maine is scheduled for 25 September 2026 at Camp Reserve, Castlemaine, Victoria. The event comprises multiple race options over local trails, forest and gardens, presented as distinct course formats and distances.
The half marathon is a point to point course from Maldon to Castlemaine. Runners follow sections of the historic Goldfields Steam Train route on fire trails and paths; a steam train transfer is used to reach the start. The 10 km event is the Walmer Forest loop, which climbs out of Castlemaine into Walmer Forest, follows two creeks and then returns to join the 21 km route into town. The 5 km event is an almost flat out and back run through Castlemaine’s historic botanical gardens.
Distances:
- Half Marathon: Maldon to Castlemaine, follows Goldfields Steam Train route on fire trails
- 10 km: Walmer Forest loop, climbs from Castlemaine, follows two creeks, joins half route
- 5 km: Botanical Gardens return, almost flat out and back inside Castlemaine gardens
Registration uses tiered pricing with super early bird, early bird and standard periods. Concession pricing is listed for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.