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Run The Maine

Edition 18 — 2026

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 Closed

Online registration closed

  • 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

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • 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

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Grainger Legal Half Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

  • MALDON TO CASTLEMAINE

    1. A$105.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$115.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$130.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

10 km — Concession Closed

Online registration closed

  • 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

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

5 km — Concession Closed

Online registration closed

  • 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

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Half-Marathon — Concession Closed

Online registration closed

  • MALDON TO CASTLEMAINE

    1. A$95.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$105.00

      Early bird

      May 18 – Aug 23
    3. A$120.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Merchandise Only Closed

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

U16 — Verve Running 10km Challenge Closed

  1. A$25.00

    Early Bird

    Apr 10 - Sept 25

U16 — Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk Closed

  1. A$10.00

    Early Bird

    Apr 10 - Sept 25

Contact information

Event contact
Team RTM