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John Forrest Trail Run

Name: John Forrest Trail Run
Start: 2027-02-07
End: 2027-02-07
Location: Hovea

Hovea, Australia • 7 Feb 2027

John Forrest Trail Run

John Forrest Trail Run is scheduled for 7 February 2027 and is organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. The event takes place at the corner of Flora and Park Road, Hovea. Club membership is not required to participate.

Available distances:

13 km
4.3 km

Runners must carry their own drinking water because there are no drink stations on the course. Water will be available at the start and finish. The 13 km course has a downloadable GPX file. Course maps show distance markers approximately every 5 km and a halfway marker.

Online registrations close on Saturday, 6 February 2027. A late registration penalty applies from the Saturday before the event for non-members only.

Entrance fees vary by distance, membership status and age. Member fees range from AUD 5 to AUD 10, while non-member fees range from AUD 15 to AUD 25. Volunteer roles are listed by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Hovea

Race information

Website

13 km

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

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