The O'Keefe Challenge - Trail Run/Walk

The O'Keefe Challenge - Trail Run/Walk

Friday, 2 May 2025 to Sunday, 4 May 2025

Heathcote, VIC

Follow event Run/Walk Off Road/Trail Kids Relay

The O'Keefe Challenge returns from 2 to 4 May 2025 with a range of trail running events on the spectacular O’Keefe Rail Trail near Heathcote.

Distances on offer include: 42.2km Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km fun run / walk, a 1km Kids Dash and a 500 metre junior superhero dash.

Following the path of the original railway in 1888 the trail weaves its way through bushland, open fields, farms and past Lake Eppalock.​ Completed for cycling, walking and recreational running in 2015 the O'Keefe provides the opportunity to get off the bitumen but on a not so daunting surface for those who are either off-road or road running and cycling enthusiasts.

Distances/Events

Kids' 500m
Kids' 1K
5K
10K
Half Marathon - solo/Ekiden relay
Marathon - solo/Ekiden relay

Location map

The event is based at Barrack Reserve at Heathcote. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 20 March 2025.

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