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The Trail Running Series - Silvan

Name: The Trail Running Series - Silvan
Start: 2026-08-02
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Silvan

Silvan, Australia • 2 Aug 2026

The Trail Running Series : Silvan (Dandenong Ranges)

Race 3 of the 2026 Trail Running Series takes place in Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday 2 August 2026. The venue is described as being about 60 minutes from Melbourne.

The courses pass through fern gullies, stands of mountain ash and misty ridgelines, showing winter colours typical of the area. The route types emphasise natural trail surfaces rather than roads.

This event includes a handicap format that keeps runners together on the trails. Multiple distance options are offered at this race, providing choices for different outing lengths.

7.2 km
15 km
22 km

Race day elements at the series generally include live music, barista coffee and food trucks, and the series is presented as a social, celebratory atmosphere that recognises all finishers. This race is the Silvan leg of a three-race winter series that also visits other Victorian wilderness locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Silvan

Race information

Website

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

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