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Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026

A celebration of the trail and mountain lifestyle

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A three-day celebration of the trail running lifestyle.


Only an hour-and-a-half drive from the Melbourne CBD, but a world away – ditch the concrete jungle for a fern fringed one and come and play in the Warburton Valley.

There's plenty of runs to choose from ranging from 50km trail ultra, the 22km Donna Double - part of the Golden trail National Series presented by Salomon - plus the renowned 'Redwoods Rush' - perfect for those new to trails.

Plus there's a night run, 14km, three 4.5km outings, aaaand a lilo derby. Yes - this the world's only trail festival that features a lilo race! And a thong race, for that matter! And a film screening. And some seminars. So come and play for the weekend of celebrating the trail and mountain running lifestyle we all love so much.

Run one event. Or run them all. It's an á la carte smorgasbord of singletrack.

GO ALL IN!
GO A MULTIDAY ENTRY!

There's the famous Multiday Madness
taking in all the big banger events:
50km (Sat), 22km + 8km night run (Sun) + Lilo Derby (Mon)
for a total weekend of 80km.

OR

Try the ALL NEW MULTIDAY MAGIC
a dip your toe into multiday running effort including:
27km (Sat), 14km + 8km night run (Sun) + Lilo Derby (Mon)
for a total weekend of 52km

Countdown to event

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Three Thong Thang (DA$H FOR CA$H) SUN

  1. $10.00
    Sept 12 - Mar 9
    Register for Three Thong Thang (DA$H FOR CA$H) SUN

Non-runner - all off trail activities

  1. $20.00
    Sept 12 - Mar 9
    Register for Non-runner - all off trail activities

Multiday Madness (SAT, SUN, MON) Spots remaining: 20

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

  • 50km + 22km + 8km night + Three Thong Thang + Lilo Derby

    1. $300.00

      Early Bird

      Sept 12 – Oct 15
    2. $320.00

      Regular Price

      Now registering Oct 16 – Feb 19
      Register for Multiday Madness (SAT, SUN, MON)
    3. $350.00

      Late Fee

      Feb 19 – Mar 9

Multiday Magic (SAT, SUN, MON)

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

  • BRAND NEW 27km Redwood Rush (Saturday) + 14km Sawmill Grove (Sunday AM), 8km Little Joes Night Terror (Sunday night) + 3km Lilo Derby (Monday AM). Multi Day Magic is a great way to try out multi day racing. *Plus you get free entry to the Three Thong Thang if that's your Thang*.

    1. $200.00

      Early Bird

      Sept 12 – Oct 15
    2. $225.00

      Regular Price

      Now registering Oct 16 – Feb 19
      Register for Multiday Magic (SAT, SUN, MON)
    3. $255.00

      Late Fee

      Feb 19 – Mar 9

Ultra Marathon Only (LUMBERJACK RUN – 50km), SAT Spots remaining: 193

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

Half Marathon (REDWOODS RUSH – 27km), SAT

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

Half Marathon Only (DONNA DOUBLE / GTNS – 22km), SUN Spots remaining: 177

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

14km (SAWMILL GROVE RUN ONLY), SUN

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

Night Run Only (LITTLE JOE’S NIGHT TERROR – 8km), SUN

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

LILO DASH 'n DERBY, MON

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

4.5km RIVER RAPID RUN ONLY, SUN

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

4.5km RIVER RAPID RUN ONLY, SAT

Price changes in 3 months 18 days

Contact information

Event contact
Tour de Trails
Phone
430376621
Website
Visit website

Important Event Details to Note

NOTE RE ACCOMMODATION:

It's limited in Warby, being the March Labour Day long weekend and all.

Check out all the regular haunts (AirBnB, Stayz etc) and our links on the Accommodation page HERE including the Alpine Retreat Hotel (the venue for our famous night run back to the bar!).
We recommend booking now!

We also offer a fundraising camp accommodation option: the Warburton Primary School (of which our Race Director is an alumni!) raises money by offering a sweet camp set up on its school sports oval (complete with running track around its boundary for your warm ups, and a 360-degree bowl of mountains surrounding you).

To book, see the separate booking page:

WARBY PS CAMP ACCOMMODATION

More details found on our website Accommodation page.

NOTE RE: REFUNDS / TRANSFERS

It is a condition of entry that you agree to our refund policy.
We will offer a refund less admin fee ONLY PRIOR midnight 6th February.
Post that date we do not offer refunds nor transfers to future events.

We apologise, however this is pretty much standard procedure for running events for reasons of sunk costs by that time.
Exceptions are not made for late injuries or clashes of unexpected 'other engagements'.
You can transfer your entry to other person.

Thanks for entering Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026!

We look forward to welcoming you to Warburton come the March long weekend. Remember to bring your lilo (and your thongs) and book your accommodation earlier as there is limited stock in town! But there's always our Warby Primary School Oval Campsite! Although sites are limited also - so get in quick.

SPECIAL RUNNER OFFERS
ALL WARBY FEST PARTICIPANTS WILL ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIALS
INCLUDING

20% DISCOUNT OFF SALOMON KIT.

15% DISCOUNT OFF TAILWIND NUTRITION

15% DISCOUNT OFF T8 RUN GEAR

YOU WILL RECEIVE THE CODES AND DETAILS IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE ENTERED