Roller Coaster Recce Run by DTR

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 20mins * 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!!!