Run The Maine
Castlemaine, Australia • 25 Sep 2026
Run The Maine - Edition 18, 2026
Run The Maine is scheduled for 25 September 2026 at Camp Reserve in Castlemaine, Victoria. The event includes a unique point to point half marathon that uses a steam train to reach the start line, plus two shorter road and trail options.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon Maldon to Castlemaine via historic steam train start, fire trails
- 10 km Walmer Forest loop, climbs from Castlemaine and follows two creeks
- 5 km Botanical gardens out and back, fast almost flat course
The half marathon traverses dense woodland and open paddocks, following the Goldfields Steam Train route on fire trails and paths. The 10 km course rises into Walmer Forest and joins the 21 km route back into town. The 5 km course runs through Castlemaine’s historic botanical gardens on mostly flat paths.
Registration uses tiered pricing with super early bird, early bird and standard periods. Concession rates are listed for each distance. The event is presented as the 18th edition and is based in central Victoria. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.