Warburton Trail Run Festival

Warburton, Australia • 7 Mar 2026

Event overview

Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 is a three-day trail running festival held in Warburton, Victoria, Australia, on the March long weekend (7–9 March 2026). The event takes place at 3455-3457 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799. The program includes multiple trail races, a night run, a lilo derby, a thong race, a film screening, and seminars. The event lists fundraising activity with $162.17 raised for Great Forest National Park.

Races and logistics

  • 50 km - Lumberjack Run (ultra)
  • 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
  • 4.5 km - River Rapid Run (Saturday)
  • 4.5 km - River Rapid Run (Sunday)

Multiday entries combine events: Multiday Madness totals 80 km across multiple stages, and Multiday Magic totals 52 km across other stages. Accommodation in Warburton is limited over the March long weekend; a fundraiser campsite on the Warburton Primary School oval is offered. Refunds are available only before midnight 6 February; after that date refunds and transfers to future events are not offered, though entries may be transferred to another person. Registered participants are eligible for discounts including 20% off Salomon kit, 15% off Tailwind nutrition, and 15% off T8 run gear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Lumberjack Run – 50km
27 km
Redwood Rush – 27km
22 km
Donna Double / Gtns – 22km
14 km
Sawmill Grove Run – 14km
8 km
Little Joe’s Night Terror – 8km
5 km
4.5km River Rapid Run Only, Sun
5 km
4.5km River Rapid Run Only, Sat
Lilo Dash 'n Derby
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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