Barkin' Mad Ultra
Rokeby, Australia • 3 Oct 2026
Barkin' Mad Ultra 2026
Barkin' Mad Ultra 2026 is a two-day walk and trail running event at Rokeby Recreation Reserve in Rokeby, Victoria, held on 3 and 4 October 2026. The event is organised to raise funds and awareness for Aus Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc and aims to collectively raise more than $30,000.
Distances offered:
- 2 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 20 km
- 50 km
The field capacity is 400 participants and dogs. Entry categories include run and walk options, separate categories for competitors with and without dogs, team relay for the 50 km, and an adaptive runner category for athletes with vision, hearing, neurological, mechanical or intellectual impairments. The adaptive category provides accessible facilities, allowance for guides, and entry routes suitable for wheelchairs on the shorter distances.
Breed and age restrictions apply to longer races to protect dogs. Brachycephalic breeds and dogs younger than one year are not permitted in the 20 km and 50 km races. Specific age limits for dogs apply in some races.
Mandatory gear is required for safety. Examples include minimum fluid capacity and a collapsible cup for humans, waterproof clothing for longer distances, and for all dogs a lead or harness, identification tag, poo bags and a collapsible water bowl. Aid stations will provide food, drinks and dog treats, and dog crates will be available at aid stations and the event hub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.