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Roller Coaster Trail Run

Kalorama, Australia • 18 Oct 2025

The Roller Coaster Trail Run is a renowned trail running event held in the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, just an hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Established in 2012, it attracts over 1,000 runners annually to experience its challenging, undulating courses featuring steep climbs and descents on zig-zag tracks and gnarly loops. The event offers multiple race distances: a 46km Double Loop Ultra, a 23km Single Loop Marathon, a 12km Twilight Mad Mouse suitable for all levels, and a 1.23km Kids Carousel for young trail runners. The course showcases scenic views, including Observatory Track and Bourke’s Lookout, providing a thrilling and fun mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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46 km
46k Double Loop Ultra
23 km
1150 m+
23k Single Loop
12 km
12k Twilight Mad Mouse
1.23k Kids Carousel
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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