Roller Coaster Trail Run

Kalorama, Australia • 17 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Roller Coaster Trail Run is a trail running event held in the Dandenong Ranges National Park in Victoria. The event is located less than one hour's drive from the Melbourne central business district. The event village is at the Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

Course Details

The event is described as featuring trails with zig-zag tracks and loops. The terrain includes steep sections, climbs, and descents, with significant elevation change. For example, the 23k course has over 1150 meters of elevation gain. A specific course highlight for the 12k distance includes Observatory Track and Burkes Lookout.

Distances

Event participants can choose from several distances:

  • 46 km Ultra: A double-loop course completed in opposite directions.
  • 23 km Marathon: A single-loop course.
  • 12 km Twilight run: A shorter trail run.
  • 1.23 km Kids run: A looped course around the Kalorama Reserve.

Organizer

The event is produced by SingleTrack Events. The event was established in 2012. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
46 km
46k Double Loop Ultra
23 km
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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