Roller Coaster Trail Run
Kalorama, Australia • 18 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Roller Coaster Run returns on 18 October 2025 in the Dandenong Ranges, held from Kalorama Memorial Reserve, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama VIC. The event was established in 2012 and draws crowds of over 1,000 people to the forest trails near Melbourne. SingleTrack Events produces the race and lists 1,141 participants for the 2025 event. The course uses trails inside Dandenong Ranges National Park and is described as hilly with significant elevation gain.
Races and course details
- 46 km Double Loop Ultra
- 23 km Single Loop
- 12 km Twilight Mad Mouse
- 1.23 km Kids Carousel
The 46 km race is two laps of the 23 km loop, with the second lap run in the opposite direction. The 23 km course follows well made, undulating trails and includes steep sections and more than 1150 m of total vertical climb. The 12 km Twilight Mad Mouse includes the climb up Observatory Track, a view at Bourke’s Lookout, and a downhill on Zig Zag Track; a head torch is mandatory for this race. The 1.23 km Kids Carousel is a loop around Kalorama Reserve and parents may accompany their child. Mandatory gear is required for some races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.