Southern Rail Trail
MAY
30
2026
Returning for its second year, the Southern Rail Trail run showcases the scenic Great Southern Rail Trail in Gippsland. Choose from distances ranging from a 2km family run to a 100km ultra, all exploring historic trestle bridges and lush landscapes.
Sat 30 May 2026
100 kilometers
72 kilometers
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 kilometers
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
The Southern Rail Trail running event returns for its second year in 2026. The event takes place on the historic Great Southern Rail Trail in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, with the Leongatha Rail Trail precinct as a central hub.
Course and Distances
The course winds through landscapes including forests, rolling farmland, and past historic trestle bridges. Participants can choose from several distances, each with different start points:
- 100km from Port Welshpool to Leongatha
- 72km from Port Welshpool to Leongatha
- 42.2km from Fish Creek to Leongatha
- 21.1km from Stony Creek to Leongatha
- 10km out and back from Leongatha
- 5km out and back from Leongatha (with a separate kids' option)
- 2km
Key event partners include the South Gippsland Shire Council. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
100 km
100km
72 km
Marathon
42.2km
Half Marathon
21.1km
10 km
5 km
