Run The Maine
Castlemaine, Australia • 25 Sep 2026
Run The Maine - 2026 (Edition 18)
Run The Maine is scheduled for 25 September 2026 at Camp Reserve in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. The event is the 18th edition and comprises three race options that use local trails, forest and garden settings around Castlemaine.
The half marathon is a point to point course from Maldon to Castlemaine and includes a steam train transfer to the start. The route follows the historic Goldfields Steam Train corridor, moving through dense woodland, open paddocks and well made fire trails and paths into town.
The 10 km follows the Walmer Forest Loop with a steady climb out of Castlemaine into Walmer Forest, sections that run alongside two creeks and a return that joins the 21 km route into town. The 5 km is an out and back within Castlemaine botanical gardens that is described as fast and almost flat.
Distances:
- Half Marathon Maldon to Castlemaine point to point via Goldfields Steam Train route
- 10 km Walmer Forest Loop climbs Walmer Forest and follows creek sections
- 5 km Botanical Gardens out and back mostly flat
Registration is offered in tiered pricing bands including super early bird, early bird and standard rates, with concession categories available. An event contact is listed as Team RTM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.