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Run The Maine

Name: Run The Maine
Start: 2025-09-26
End: 2025-09-26
Location: Castlemaine

Castlemaine, Australia • 26 Sep 2025

Run The Maine is an annual running event that promotes healthy activities for participants of all ages and abilities. The event features a point-to-point Half Marathon, a challenging 10 km run through scenic woodlands, and a 5 km run/walk that showcases the beautiful botanical gardens of Castlemaine. Since its inception in 2009, Run The Maine has raised significant funds for local health initiatives, contributing over $215,000 to Castlemaine Health. The 17th edition is scheduled for September 26, 2025, with early-bird registration opening in April 2025. The event emphasizes community involvement and support from sponsors and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Castlemaine

Race information

Website

Half Marathon (21 Km)

10 Km Run

5 Km Run / Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Mar 22

Run The Rock

Woodend - 43 km from Castlemaine

Run The Rock is an exciting running event set in the scenic Hanging Rock area of Victoria's Macedon Ranges. Participants can choose from various distances, including a Half Marathon (22K), 13.5K, 5K, and a 2K Kids run, making it accessible for runners of all ages and abilities. The event promises st..

Fri - Sun May 2-4

The O'Keefe Challenge

Heathcote - 46 km from Castlemaine

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The O'Keefe Challenge is a vibrant running and cycling event held in Heathcote, Victoria, celebrating fitness, nature, and community spirit. Participants can choose from various events, including a marathon, half marathon, 10km fun run, and family-friendly activities like a 5km walk/run against deme..

Saturday May 10

Goldrush Trail Runs

Sailors Falls - 37 km from Castlemaine

5 km

12 km

21 km

The Goldrush Trail Runs is an exciting running event set to take place on May 10, 2025, at Lake Daylesford in Victoria, Australia. Participants can choose from three distances: 21km, 12km, and 5km, catering to runners of all skill levels. The event features new loop courses that start and finish at..

Saturday Aug 9

The Berry Long Run

Blackwood - 46 km from Castlemaine

40 km

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Sunday Oct 5

Trailsplus - Mt Macedon Trail Run

Mount Macedon - 50 km from Castlemaine

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