Warburton Trail Run Festival
Warburton, Australia • 7 Mar 2026
Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 : overview
Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 is a three-day trail running festival held from March 7 to March 9, 2026, at 3455-3457 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia. The event is presented as a celebration of trail and mountain running culture and is described as about an hour-and-a-half drive from the Melbourne CBD. The program includes races, a night run, a film screening, seminars, and non-runner activities.
Race options and event format
- 50 km - Ultra Marathon (Lumberjack Run)
- 27 km - Redwoods Rush half marathon
- 22 km - Donna Double (part of Golden Trail National Series)
- 14 km - Sawmill Grove run
- 8 km - Little Joe’s Night Terror (night run)
- 3 km - Lilo Dash n Derby (Monday)
- 4.5 km - River Rapid Run
- Three Thong Thang - novelty event
There are multiday packages: Multiday Madness combines 50 km + 22 km + 8 km + Lilo Derby for a stated total of 80 km, and Multiday Magic combines 27 km + 14 km + 8 km + Lilo Derby for a stated total of 52 km. Entry fees vary by event and registration period.
Logistics, refunds and other details
Accommodation in Warburton is limited over the March Labour Day long weekend. The organiser lists usual booking platforms and a Warburton Primary School camp option on the event accommodation page. Refunds are offered less an admin fee only before midnight on February 6; after that date refunds and transfers to future events are not available. Entries may be transferred to another person. The event lists fundraising activity for Great Forest National Park and shows $362.10 raised. Special participant discounts are noted for Salomon, Tailwind Nutrition, and T8 run gear. Contact is listed as Tour de Trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.