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Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon

Torquay, Australia • 6 Dec 2025

Afterglow Night Trail Runs : event overview

Afterglow Night Trail Runs is a night trail running event held on Saturday 6 December 2025 on Surf Coast Trails. The event is presented by Tour de Trails and is held on Wadawurrung Country; organisers acknowledge the Wadawurrung as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways. The event includes an event program with a course map and descriptions for each distance.

The format is trail running at night on singletrack and Surf Coast trails. Event information notes course details, specific meeting places, and separate arrangements for each distance.

Distances and fundraising

  • 21 km
  • 13 km
  • 5 km mini glow
  • 5 km Body Positive Stomp

Participants are invited to fundraise for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre in Geelong via MyCause fundraising pages. Funds raised are directed to frontline intervention services and preventative programs that support women experiencing gender-based violence across Western Victoria. The event materials also reference volunteer opportunities and links to partner organisations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Website
21 km
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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