Kilcunda Trail Running Festival
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About the race
The Kilcunda Trail Running Festival is a coastal trail running event held in Kilcunda, Victoria on Sun 31 Jan, 2027. The event village is located at the nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995. The courses run along grassy slopes, sandy beaches, cliffs overlooking the Southern Ocean and nearby green fields.
Race distances offered:
- 21 km
- 17 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
The 21 km course has 501 m of elevation gain and a 4 hour cut-off. The 17 km course has 470 m of elevation gain and a 4 hour cut-off. The 10 km course has a 2.5 hour cut-off. The 5 km course has a 1.5 hour cut-off. Age limits apply: the 21 km requires participants to be 16 years or older on event day; the 17 km and 10 km require participants to be at least 12 years old on event day.
Mandatory gear requirements for several distances include 500 ml water, and a phone and snake bandage are recommended. The description notes coastal terrain and nearby destinations such as Phillip Island, Inverloch and Wonthaggi for post-race exploration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.