The O'Keefe Challenge - Trail Run/Walk

The O'Keefe Challenge - Trail Run/Walk

Heathcote, VIC

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The O'Keefe Challenge includes a range of trail running events on the spectacular O’Keefe Rail Trail near Heathcote.

There is no event in 2026. The next event date in 2027 is to be confirmed.

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 21 October 2025.

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