Southern Rail Trail
Leongatha, Australia • 30 May 2026
Event Overview
The Southern Rail Trail running event returns for its second year in 2026. The event takes place on the historic Great Southern Rail Trail in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, with the Leongatha Rail Trail precinct as a central hub.
Course and Distances
The course winds through landscapes including forests, rolling farmland, and past historic trestle bridges. Participants can choose from several distances, each with different start points:
- 100km from Port Welshpool to Leongatha
- 72km from Port Welshpool to Leongatha
- 42.2km from Fish Creek to Leongatha
- 21.1km from Stony Creek to Leongatha
- 10km out and back from Leongatha
- 5km out and back from Leongatha (with a separate kids' option)
- 2km
Key event partners include the South Gippsland Shire Council. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.