The Trail Running Series - Anglesea

Anglesea, Australia • 5 Jul 2026

The Trail Running Series - Anglesea (Surf Coast)

The Anglesea race is part of the 2026 Trail Running Series and takes place on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Anglesea on the Surf Coast, Victoria. The course runs through coastal heathland and along rugged cliff top trails and includes a short Friendly option designed for first-timers and families. The event location is roughly 90 minutes from Melbourne.

Race day features live music, barista coffee and food trucks, and a finish-line atmosphere framed as social and celebratory. Multiple distances are offered at this race, with fully marked and supported short courses and longer options that follow coastal and cliff-top terrain.

Distances offered at Anglesea:

  • 4 km Friendly distance for first-timers and families
  • 8 km Short course, fully marked and supported
  • 16 km Medium course through coastal trails
  • 27.6 km Long course on cliff-top and heathland

The event notes that walking is allowed on course and that multiple distances aim to accommodate a range of participants. The race is presented as one of three events in the winter series, each held at a different wilderness location in Victoria. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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