The O’Keefe Challenge
4 May 2025
Heathcote, Victoria
The O'Keefe Challenge is BACK for 2025 and you're invited to join us celebrate 10 years of 'the Challenge' on May 4 in Heathcote, Victoria.
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 or fun run – it celebrates fitness, nature and the community spirit of the Heathcote and Bendigo region.
All proceeds raised are donated to the Dementia Alliance.
RUNNING EVENTS - SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025
- 42.2km Marathon
- 21.1km Half Marathon
- 10km Arundell Fun Run
- 5km Run / Walk against Dementia
- 1km Kids Dash
- 500m Superhero Dash
RELAYS - SUNDAY 4 MAY 2025
- Ekiden Relay: Six team members over 42.2km.
- Mini-Ekiden Relay: Six team members over 21.1km.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NIGHT RIDE WILL NOT BE HELD THIS YEAR.
Contact information
- Event contact
- The O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc.
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
A picturesque out-and-back along The O'Keefe Rail Trail, starting and finishing in Heathcote.
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$110.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$140.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$160.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$175.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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42.2km Ekiden Relay - Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Team Captains register here for the 42.2km Ekiden Relay, then let your team members know the 'access code' to join the team. Starts and finishes in Heathcote.
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$150.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$180.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$210.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$210.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Point-to-point Half Marathon from Knowsley to Heathcote.
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$80.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$100.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$115.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$125.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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21.1km Mini-Eki Relay - Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Six team members complete a 21.1km relay, then let your team members know the 'access code' to join the team. Point-to-point from Knowsley to Heathcote.
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$150.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$180.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$210.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$210.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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10K Run / Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
$10 discount for participants under 17 years of age applied at Checkout. Starts and finishes in Heathcote.
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$40.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$50.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$60.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$75.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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5K Run / Walk against Dementia Closed
Online registration closed-
$10 discount for participants under 17 years of age applied at Checkout. Starts and finishes in Heathcote.
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$20.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$25.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$35.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$40.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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1km Kids Race Closed
Online registration closed-
Maximum of 13 years of age. Starts and finishes at Barrack Reserve in Heathcote.
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$10.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$10.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$15.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$15.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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500 metre Super Hero Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
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$5.00
Early Bird
Nov 14 – Feb 4 -
$5.00
Standard
Feb 4 – Apr 4 -
$5.00
Last Month
Apr 4 – May 2 -
$10.00
Last Minute
May 2 – May 4
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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
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
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