Trail running through forest trails at Mount Macedon Victoria

RUN THE MYSTERIOUS MT MACEDON TRAILS, CLIMB THROUGH EERIE FORESTS AND TAKE IN FOGGY MOUNTAIN TRACKS

4 OCTOBER 2026

10KM - 50KM

ABOUT MACEDON

The Macedon Trail Run takes runners through the scenic mountain trails of Mt Macedon, a place often wrapped in eerie fog and known for its varied, challenging and rewarding terrain.

The course combines beautiful forest trails, tough ascents, fast descents and mountain tracks that make this one of the most atmospheric events in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series.

With limited visibility often adding to the mystery of the mountain, Macedon offers a memorable trail running experience where the effort is high and the rewards last long after the finish.

From shorter trail distances through to bigger mountain challenges, Macedon welcomes runners looking to test themselves on scenic, technical and rewarding mountain trails.

Race Distances

10km

IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS TRAIL RUN

21km

TRAIL RACE DISTANCE

30km

MID TRAIL DISTANCE

42km

TRAIL MARATHON DISTANCE

50km

ULTRA TRAIL CHALLENGE

THE COURSE

A course packed with scenic mountain trails, eerie forest sections and challenging climbs and descents across Mt Macedon.

Runners will experience:

  • Atmospheric trails often wrapped in mountain fog
  • Challenging ascents through scenic forest terrain
  • Rewarding descents across varied mountain tracks
  • Beautiful natural surroundings at the top of Mt Macedon
  • A welcoming race village ideal for families, supporters and finish-line atmosphere


Creating adventures and memories from short-course trail runs to bigger mountain challenges.

EVENT SCHEDULE

  Check-in Briefing Race Start
50KM 6:30am 7:15am 7:30am
42km 6:30am 7:15am 7:30am
30km 8:30am 9:15am 9:30am
21km 9:30am 10:15am 10:30am
10km 10:30am 11:15am 11:30am

LOCATION

Cameron Drive
Mt Macedon VIC 3441

Located in the Macedon Ranges at the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, Macedon Trail Run takes runners into scenic mountain forest, with challenging ascents and descents, varied trails and rewarding views from one of the highest peaks in the range.

TRAIL RUNNING COURSE MAPS

Macedon Trail Runs

View official course maps for all distances at Macedon Trail Runs.

 

10 km - IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS TRAIL RUN

21 km - TRAIL RACE DISTANCE

30 km - MID TRAIL DISTANCE

42 km - TRAIL MARATHON DISTANCE

50 km - ULTRA TRAIL CHALLENGE

PART OF THE MOUNTAIN SERIES

Macedon Trail Runs is the fourth event in the Trailsplus Mountain Series, a season-long trail running series in Australia featuring five iconic trail races across Victoria.  

Runners can compete across multiple trail running events throughout the year, building endurance across varied terrain, distances and race formats.

SUPPORTING CANTEEN

All Trailsplus events donate $1 from every participant entry to Canteen, the Australian organisation supporting young people living with cancer.

Trailsplus has now contributed more than $90,000 to Canteen Victoria thanks to the support of runners, volunteers and the wider trail running community.

OUR SPONSORS

TAKE ON MT MACEDON

CHALLENGE YOURSELF ON ONE OF VICTORIA’S SCENIC MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNNING COURSES THROUGH THE MACEDON RANGES AND GREAT DIVIDING RANGE.