Victoria, Australia · Kids' 1.2K · Twilight 12K · 23K
Roller Coaster Trail Run
Roller Coaster Trail Run is a Kids' 1.2K, Twilight 12K, 23K and 46K event held in Kalorama, Victoria, Australia. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kalorama, VIC
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Kalorama, Victoria, Australia
- Distances
- Kids' 1.2K, Twilight 12K, 23K, 46K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- 7159 ft gain
- Registration
- rollercoasterrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $192 (from rollercoasterrun.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 10:00 AM
- Course profile — 46K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 7159 ft gain, 7159 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 12K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1877 ft gain, 1877 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 23K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3579 ft gain, 3579 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 51°F at the start, 74% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Roller Coaster Trail Run
A long-running trail festival in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, with a 23K loop, a 46K double loop, a twilight 12K and a kids' run starting from Kalorama Memorial Reserve.
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Roller Coaster Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Roller Coaster Trail Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Roller Coaster Trail Run held?
- In Kalorama, Victoria, Australia.
- What distances does the Roller Coaster Trail Run offer?
- Kids' 1.2K, Twilight 12K, 23K and 46K.
- How many people run the Roller Coaster Trail Run?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Roller Coaster Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at rollercoasterrun.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Roller Coaster Trail Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $192 (from rollercoasterrun.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Roller Coaster Trail Run start?
- 10:00 AM.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Roller Coaster Trail Run?
- about 51°F at the start, 74% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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