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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

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

  • 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

      Now registering May 18 – Aug 23
      Register for Verve Running 10km Challenge
    3. A$55.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

  • 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

      Now registering May 18 – Aug 23
      Register for Goldfields Medical 5km Run / Walk
    3. A$35.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Grainger Legal Half Marathon

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

10 km — Concession

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

  • WALMER FOREST LOOP

    1. A$35.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$45.00

      Early bird

      Now registering May 18 – Aug 23
      Register for 10 km — Concession
    3. A$50.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

5 km — Concession

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

  • BOTANICAL GARDENS RETURN

    1. A$20.00

      Super early bird

      Apr 10 – May 17
    2. A$25.00

      Early bird

      Now registering May 18 – Aug 23
      Register for 5 km — Concession
    3. A$30.00

      Standard

      Aug 24 – Sept 25

Half-Marathon — Concession

Price changes in 2 months 28 days

Contact information

Event contact
Team RTM