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Southern Rail Trail

Name: Southern Rail Trail
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Leongatha

Leongatha, Australia • 30 May 2026

Southern Rail Trail is a trail-running festival held in South Gippsland, Victoria, along the historic Great Southern Rail Trail. Runners can choose from 2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km, 72km, and 100km distances. The course weaves through scenic forests and rolling farmland, highlighting rail heritage with features like crossing restored trestle bridges.

A standout moment is the Half Marathon starting through the iconic starting gates. The event fosters a welcoming, immersive atmosphere and promotes sustainable practices, including a pin-free bib system via BibSnaps. It also supports Epidermolysis Bullosa research as a charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Leongatha

Race information

Website

100 km

100km

72 km

42 km

42.2km

21 km

21.1km

10 km

5 km

2km Free Dash

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

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