The Great Train Race - Devonport
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The Great Train Race : Devonport, Tasmania
The Great Train Race is a community running event in Devonport, Tasmania, organised by Everyday Lions. It is scheduled for 24 May 2026 and is centred on the Don River Railway and the adjacent Devonport walking track.
The course starts at the Don River Railway and follows the walking track along the Don River to Coles Beach and back. A steam train from the Don River Railway runs on nearby tracks and can be heard as it travels through the Don Reserve while runners and walkers proceed along the route. The event features a mix of adult and children’s races and presents multiple distance options suitable for family participation.
Distances offered at this event include:
- 400 metres
- 2 km
- 3.5 km
- 7 km
Entries are processed through an online event and timing system, with pricing that varies by distance and registration date. The event location is listed as Don River Railway, Forth Road, Don TAS 7310. Event organisation and local features such as the walking track and the Don Reserve are part of the advertised route experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
