Otway Trail Run

Trail Running in the Otway Ranges

The AKD Otway Trail Run takes place in the Otway Ranges, utilizing the route of the Old Beechy Rail Trail. The event concludes in the village of Gellibrand at the Gellibrand Hall. This trail run features non-technical terrain, making it accessible for those new to off-road running while also providing a performance test for more experienced participants.

Participants can choose from several distances and formats:

• 16 km Trail Run (Timed)
• 6.3 km Trail Run (Timed)
• 6.3 km Walk (Free for participants under 10)
• Canicross categories (starting five minutes after the main waves)

The 16 km course begins in Barongarook and heads downhill through cool bushland toward Birnam Station, where a drink station is located near the 6 km mark. The route continues over a hill and through undulating bush and pastoral landscapes. The 6.3 km walk and run options commence at Kawarren. All routes finish at Gellibrand Hall.

Organized transport is available via a bus service connecting Memorial Square, Barongarook, Kawarren, and Gellibrand. Event bibs are either posted to participants who register early or made available for collection at the information tent at the respective start areas on the morning of the event. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Colac Area Health Foundation's Wellness Centre Appeal and various Rotary programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.