The O’Keefe Challenge
Heathcote, Victoria
Friday 19 April 2024 & Sunday 21 April 2024
Join us and follow the spectacular O’Keefe Rail Trail near Heathcote, as it weaves its way through bushland, open fields, farms and past Lake Eppalock.
The O’Keefe Challenge is more than just a race, fun run or bike ride – it celebrates fitness, nature and the community spirit of the Heathcote and Bendigo region.
RUNNING EVENTS:
- Our signature event: the 42.2km Marathon, presented by Mandalay Resources,
- A point-to-point Half Marathon, presented by Fosterville Gold Mine
- A 10km Fun Run,
- 5km fun run / walk against dementia, presented by Connallys Real Estate
- a 1km Kids Dash, and
- a 500 metre junior superhero dash.
RELAYS:
- 42.2km Ekiden Six-Person Teams Relay
- 21.1km Mini-Eki Six-Person Teams Relay
NIGHT RIDE:
- Axedale to Heathcote on Friday 19th April 2024
We raise funds for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance.
Contact information
- Event contact
- O'Keefe Challenge Inc.
- hello@theokeefe.com.au
- Phone
- 0412692468
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$100.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$125.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$150.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$72.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$90.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$110.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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10K Run / Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$33.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$40.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$50.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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5K Run / Walk against Dementia Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$25.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$30.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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1km Kids Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Maximum of 13 years of age.
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$10.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$10.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$15.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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500 metre Super Hero Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
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$5.00
Early Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 29 -
$5.00
Standard
Feb 29 – Apr 21 -
$5.00
Late / On The Day
Apr 21 – Apr 21
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Ekiden Relay - Team Members Closed
Team Members register here with your team's code for the 42.2km Ekiden Relay
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Team Members only. Captain pays
Mini-Eki Relay - Team Members Closed
Team members register here using your team's code for the 21.1km Ekiden Relay.
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Team Members only. Captain pays
Night Ride - Axedale to Heathcote Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Standard
Dec 1 – Apr 18 -
$40.00
On The Night
Apr 18 – Apr 21
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1.5km Quiz Walk Closed
Enjoy a scavenger style hunt around Heathcote!
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$10.00
1.5km Quiz Walk - Family Closed
A scavenger style hunt around Heathcote.
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$25.00
Standard
