Run The Maine
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About the race
Run The Maine is the 18th edition of a community running event held at Camp Reserve in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia on 25 September 2026. The event offers three measured courses through local countryside, forest and gardens and includes a point-to-point half marathon that follows parts of the historic Goldfields Steam Train route.
Race options:
- Half Marathon Maldon to Castlemaine, point-to-point on fire trails and paths.
- 10 km Walmer Forest Loop, climbs through Walmer Forest and follows creek sections.
- 5 km Botanical Gardens Return, an almost flat out-and-back in historic botanical gardens.
The half marathon runs from dense woodland to open paddocks and follows the steam train route on well-made fire trails and paths. The 10 km course climbs out of Castlemaine into Walmer Forest, loops and joins the longer route back into town. The 5 km course is mostly flat and takes place within Castlemaine’s botanical gardens.
The event page lists multiple price tiers including super early bird, early bird and standard fees, plus concession and under-16 rates for each distance. Merchandise is available separately, including a merchandise-only option for volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
