Rail Trail Run and Ride
Scottsdale, Australia • 19-20 Sep 2026
Rail Trail Run and Ride, Scottsdale, Tasmania
The Rail Trail Run and Ride takes place along the North East Tasmania Rail Trail between Scottsdale and Billycock Hill. Established in 2018, the event is organised by the Rotary Club of Scottsdale in partnership with the Launceston Running Club. Funds raised support the trail's maintenance and development.
The event offers multiple running and riding distances. Running distances include:
- 54 km
- 27 km
- 14 km
- 7 km
- 2 km
Riding distances include:
- 54 km including e bikes
- 30 km including e bikes
- 18 km including e bikes
- 7 km
Entry fees cover on course hydration and aid stations, a dedicated emergency response team, and professional traffic management at road crossings. Participant inclusions listed for entries received by 24 August 2026 include a personalised entry bib, a finisher's medal, and a Rotary Food Van voucher. No on the day entries will be accepted in 2026.
Entry periods are split into Early Bird and Late fees with Early Bird available until 24 August 2026 and Late fees until 16 September 2026. Early bird run fees range from $10 to $110 and late run fees may be higher; early bird ride fees range from $15 to $50 and late ride fees may be higher.
Discounts are available for family entries, multi day entries, and members of selected running and cycling clubs including Launceston Running Club and the Tamar Bicycle User Group. The organisers permit free transfers to another participant or to the following year for eligible circumstances; transfers are not available for change of mind or double bookings and refunds are not available.
The event weekend includes running events on Saturday 19 September 2026 and riding events on Sunday 20 September 2026. The surrounding region offers accommodation options and free camping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.