Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon

Torquay, Australia • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

Afterglow Night Trail Runs is a night trail running event held on Wadawurrung Country on Saturday 6 December 2025. The event is organised by Tour de Trails and takes place on Surf Coast trails that include singletrack sections. The event features a glow theme and offers a program with course maps and course descriptions for each distance. Organisers acknowledge the Wadawurrung as the Traditional Custodians of the land and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways.

Distances, charity and participation

  • 21 km Full Glow
  • 13 km Semi Glow
  • 5 km Mini Glow
  • 5 km Body Positive Stomp

The event supports fundraising for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong. Funds are intended for frontline intervention services and preventative programs that assist women experiencing gender-based violence across Western Victoria. Organisers encourage participants to set up MyCause fundraising pages linked to the SAFV Centre. Volunteers are also sought to assist with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21km Full Glow
13 km
13km Semi Glow
5 km
5km Body Positive Stomp
5 km
5km Mini Glow
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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