Trailsplus - You Yangs Trail Running Festival
Little River, Australia • 18-19 Jul 2026
Event overview
The You Yangs Trail Running Festival is a two-day trail running event held in July at the You Yangs Regional Park, Little River, VIC. It is the second race in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail series and features a mix of distances including short runs, marathons and ultra distances. The course runs on varying terrain, from flat wooded bike trails to open rocky mountain trails, and includes a steep ascent to Flinders Peak with views across Port Phillip Bay. The race format uses loops that start and finish at the main carpark, allowing competitors to pass the carpark multiple times during the event.
Races, maps and logistics
Distances offered include:
- 5 km
- 15 km
- 21 km
- 30 km
- 42 km
- 50 km
- 100 km
- 100 mile
Course maps and downloadable GPX and CRS files are provided for each distance. Bibs are not mailed; bib collection occurs on the morning of the race. Entry prices listed include GST and Humanitix booking fees are added during checkout. Tickets are available to purchase on race day at higher prices than pre-event fees. Trailsplus donates $1 per participant to Canteen; in 2024 the event had 585 competitors and a total donation of $653 to Canteen. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.