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Run The Maine

Edition 18 — 2026

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Run The Maine returns for its 18th edition and features our unique point-to-point Half Marathon (taking a steam train out to the start line), a challenging 10 km Run, through beautiful woodlands and bushlands and a 5 km Run / Walk that takes in Castlemaine’s stunning botanical gardens.

Event information

Half Marathon - MALDON TO CASTLEMAINE: An exciting half marathon through some of Central Victoria’s finest countryside. From dense woodland to open paddocks, following the historic Goldfields Steam Train route on well-made fire trails and paths.
10km - WALMER FOREST LOOP: A challenging 10 km run that follows two creeks at either end of its course. A steady climb out of Castlemaine up in the pretty Walmer Forest before looping back and joining the 21km route into town.
5km - BOTANICAL GARDENS RETURN: A fast, almost flat 5 km out-and-back run in Castlemaine’s historic botanical gardens. Suitable for all running abilities.

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Verve Running 10km Challenge

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

  • 16 and Under - Discount Applied at Checkout WALMER FOREST LOOP

    1. A$45.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$50.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$55.00

      Standard

      Now registering Aug 24 – Sept 25
      Register for Verve Running 10km Challenge

Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

  • 16 and Under - Discount Applied at Checkout BOTANICAL GARDENS RETURN

    1. A$25.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$30.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$35.00

      Standard

      Now registering Aug 24 – Sept 25
      Register for Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk

Grainger Legal Half Marathon

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

10 km — Concession

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

  • WALMER FOREST LOOP

    1. A$35.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$45.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$50.00

      Standard

      Now registering Aug 24 – Sept 25
      Register for 10 km — Concession

5 km — Concession

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

  • BOTANICAL GARDENS RETURN

    1. A$20.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$25.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$30.00

      Standard

      Now registering Aug 24 – Sept 25
      Register for 5 km — Concession

Half-Marathon — Concession

Registration closes in 10 days 12 hours

Merchandise Only

If you are volunteering and would like to purchase some merch this is for you. Merch is normally available during the sign up for an event procedure, so this here's for you !

  1. Free
    Register for Merchandise Only

U16 — Verve Running 10km Challenge

  1. A$25.00

    Early Bird

    Apr 10 - Sept 25
    Register for U16 — Verve Running 10km Challenge

U16 — Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk

  1. A$10.00

    Early Bird

    Apr 10 - Sept 25
    Register for U16 — Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk

Contact information

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Team RTM