SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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!!!
Registration fees Spots remaining: 101
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
8km Loop Limited spots available
12K Mad Mouse Loop Limited spots available
23k Single Loop Limited spots available
17k (approx) - 23k Loop without Dodds Limited spots available
All the best bits, without the hardest bit (Dodds Track!)
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Dandenong Trail Runners
- Website
- Visit website
