Melbourne, Victoria · Saturday, November 22, 2025
The Run for the Young Marathon is a 2k, 5k, 10k, 21k, 42k, marathon, and running event held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. It is located at 120 Anderson Street in Melbourne, Victoria.
SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2026 The Dandenongs Trail Runners are hosting a FREE practice run along the course of the Rollercoaster Run in the lead up to the event. This ‘Rollercoaster Recce’ is effectively a self-supported run and you should use it as an opportunity to take all mandatory gear. Treat it like race day, but be aware the on-course support available on race day will not be there for the recce. EVENT START / FINISH LOCATION Kalorama Memorial Reserve, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama VIC, Australia EVENT SCHEDULE * 7:00am - Meet and briefing at Kalorama Memorial Reserve. * 11:30 - Run concludes at Kalorama Memorial Reserve. RUN OPTIONS * 8km Local Loop * 12km Loop (Mad Mouse) * 23km Loop (Original) * Approx ~17km - the 23km minus Dodds track 23km Pace Options As you sign-up for the 23km, they will be invited to join one of four paces for the 23km loop: * Wombats (Slow) – 3:30 – 4 hrs * Possums (Medium) – 3:00 – 3 hrs 30mins * Kangaroos (Fast) – 2:40 – 3 hrs * Emus (Super Fast)
– Sub 2 hrs 30 mins SOME IMPORTANT NOTES: * The Dandenong Trail Runners 'Recce Run' webpage here has HEAPs of information, please view it before your run. Please visit the DTR webpage for information about: + Toilets + Water + On course support / aid station + Shoe recommendations + Nutrition + Poles + Course Maps + Mandatory Gear + Abandoning the run + Ambulance Cover * Reminder: View the DTR Recce Run webpage here > * Please note that dogs are not able to enter the Dandenong Ranges National Park. PLEASE RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE (it's free!) We can't wait to see you there!!!
ESTABLISHED IN 2012 THE ROLLER COASTER RUN HAS BECOME A TRAIL CLASSIC FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE.
The event draws crowds of over 1,500 people each year to the beautiful, lush forest trails of the Dandenong Ranges.
Come and experience a trail run that delivers what it says on the box: a roller coaster of a trail event!
It’s fun, there’s ups and downs - both literally and figuratively - and by the end you feel giddy with excitement and a longing for more!
RUN FOR THE YOUNG
The Run for the Young Marathon is a thrilling date to circle on your Australian running calendar. It's a cherished tradition with over a decade of success, attracting enthusiastic runners from all corners. The marathon is a fantastic family event, welcoming participants of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're joining the 2.5km kids run or tackling the full 42.2km marathon, there's a race for everyone. This friendly, inclusive marathon brings the fun back into fun run! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Yarra Valley, the Run for the Young Marathon is organised by the Bridge Builders Youth Charity. Every dollar raised from the event goes towards supporting Bridge Builders in their commendable work with young people. You're invited to join us - be it for a leisurely walk, a spirited run, or anything in between. Choose from the 2.5km kids run (for those 12 and under), 5km, 10km, 21.1km half marathon, or the full 42.2km marathon. The marathon course will welcome participants for
6 hours, wrapping up at 1:00pm. For more details, kindly refer to the Runners Guide.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
AM:PM.RC started in Melbourne in December 2014 when Nicholas, Elizabeth, Dan, and Ben decided to build a crew worth showing up for, twice a week, every week. Nearly a decade on, around thirty members from all backgrounds, indigenous, immigrant, local, and travelling, gather under their motto, Strength to Strength. The philosophy is straightforward: individual progress and collective growth are the same thing. Show up, contribute, support, and the whole crew moves forward together. Art, music, and photography thread through the community alongside the running. Tuesday evenings find them at the iconic Tan Track, Thursday mornings at Princes Park. Two routes, two moods, one crew that has been turning up since 2014.
Every Saturday morning at 8am, fifty runners gather at the Pillars of Wisdom and hit the Tan Track through Royal Botanic Gardens. Run the Tan RUN CLUB emerged from coach Darren's vision in May 2022, inspired by Melbourne's legendary charity event. But this wasn't about racing or pace groups. It was about creating space where parents, professionals, LGBTQ+ members, beginners, and seasoned athletes could train as equals, no judgment. The crew's philosophy is simple: walk, jog, or train hard, but do it together. Qualified coaches guide the runs, but wellbeing and community come first. What started as an alternative to traditional Saturday morning running has become something deeper. The Tan Track offers the same route each week, building ritual and belonging. After the run, everyone gathers for coffee, turning kilometers into conversation and connection.