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Down Under 135

Name: Down Under 135
Start: 2025-05-16
End: 2025-05-18
Location: Darley

Darley, Australia • 16-18 May 2025

Down Under 135 is a highly challenging ultra endurance foot race held in Victoria, Australia, within the Lerderderg State Forest, about 55 km west of Melbourne. Covering 135 miles (220 km) in a single-stage, non-stop format, the race tests participants with rugged single trails and significant elevation gain, including over 6,500 meters of vertical ascent by the halfway point. Known as one of the Southern Hemisphere's toughest races, it offers runners a unique opportunity to push their limits in a demanding natural setting. The course alternates direction, with the 2025 event returning to its original start and finish location at Mackenzie's Flat Picnic Area, Darley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Darley

Race information

Website

220 km

6500 m+

135 Miles (220 Km)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Nov 30

Lara Fun Run

Lara - 41 km from Darley

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Event overview The Lara Fun Run / Walk takes place on November 30, 2025, at Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara, with the start and finish located at Pirra Mansion. The event offers the following distances: 10 km 5 km 1 km Kids Dash..

Sunday Dec 14

The Last Legend

Greenvale - 39 km from Darley

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Join Last Legend on 14 December 2025 at Woodlands Park for a festive trail run where runners repeat a 2.5 km loop under a shrinking time format. Dress red and white, enjoy the community vibe and support Living Legends and Canteen.

Wednesday Dec 31

Trailsplus - NYE Rock Around the Clock

Little River - 34 km from Darley

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Ring in the New Year at NYE Rock Around the Clock in the You Yangs, a supported trail event featuring a headtorch 5km and longer 10km to 50km distances. Enjoy sweeping views toward Melbourne and the Geelong waterfront.

Fri - Mon Feb 6-9

Trailsplus - Maribyrnong Valley Park Backyard Ultra

Keilor - 35 km from Darley

Backyard Ultra

MVP Backyard Ultra Last One Standing at Brimbank Park challenges runners to run a 6.7 km loop every hour until one remains. Choose 25k, marathon, 100k or go open for unlimited laps while supporting Canteen through event donations.

Saturday Mar 21

Run The Rock

Woodend - 34 km from Darley

Event overview Run The Rock 2026 is set for March 21, 2026 at Hanging Rock, South Rock Road, Woodend, VIC, Australia. The event is organised by Sole Motive. Registration fees are described as inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees...

Sunday Mar 22

Trailsplus - Brimbank Park Running Festival

Keilor East - 38 km from Darley

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Run scenic riverside and wooded trails at the Brimbank Park Running Festival, with distances from 2 km fun runs to a 50 km challenge. Enjoy on site cafe and playscape facilities and join the team challenge where every kilometre counts.