Roller Coaster Run

Roller Coaster Run Saturday 18 Oct 2025 | Melbourne's mountain trail run

Good times loading, 2026 entries are now open 🥹 we can’t wait to be back with you all under the lush ferns of the Dande’...
12/02/2026

Good times loading, 2026 entries are now open 🥹 we can’t wait to be back with you all under the lush ferns of the Dande’s, throwing high fives, hurling lollies at Doongalla, dressed up a little madder than usual; all in the name of one epic experience out on the trails that is uniquely Roller Coaster ❤️

Whether it’s your first trail run or you’re a seasoned veteran, this is a fun challenge for all 🙌 it’s mad as hell.

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11/02/2026

Entries are OPEN for the 14th edition of Roller Coaster Run presented by 🎢 🙌

Register here today:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111775/roller-coaster-run-2026

We cannot wait to welcome you all, friends old and new, to Kalorama Oval and the towering forests of the incredible Dandenongs National Park!

This event takes place on the historic trails in the mountains on the edge of the Melbourne city scape. Run through the clear air and with many other passionate trail runners to Find Your Epic in 2026.

The Roller Coaster Run is the perfect event for a new trail runner looking to dip their toe in the scene, but also primed for a seasoned pro to come and push their body to the limits.

See you in the Dandes on October 17 ⚡️

Time to tag/nominate a friend in the comments who needs to run Roller Coaster in 2026 🙌 ENTRIES OPEN tomorrow morning fo...
11/02/2026

Time to tag/nominate a friend in the comments who needs to run Roller Coaster in 2026 🙌 ENTRIES OPEN tomorrow morning for this year’s edition of the Roller Coaster Run presented by in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

When: SAT OCT 17TH 2026
Where: KALORAMA MEMORIAL RESERVE

Set the reminders for 9AM AEDT, this is going to be all time! See you in the Dandenongs ❤️

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THE RACES of Roller Coaster Run 😍 46k Double Loop Ultra:This is the ultimate challenge for someone looking to step it up...
09/02/2026

THE RACES of Roller Coaster Run 😍

46k Double Loop Ultra:

This is the ultimate challenge for someone looking to step it up to the Ultra running scene! This race sees elites smashing a hot pace at the front, to first time ultra runners aspiring to complete this incredible feat 💪

This unique challenge sees runners complete the 23k loop then turn around and do it in the opposite direction. It’s amazing how different a loop can seem in reverse, especially on tired legs. Don’t be fooled there is 2200m+- of vert in this epic, so strap yourselves in because it is a wild ride 🔥

23k Single Loop:

This is a dynamic course which follows well made undulating trails through the ferny forests of the Dandenong National Park. Don’t be fooled by the beauty, there is some steep terrain to challenge the legs and the roller coaster peaks and valleys add up to a stout 1100m+ of vert!

12k Twilight Mad Mouse 🐭

Starting at 6pm, this course is perfect for anyone from the ultimate Pro to the trail newbie! It offers the full trail experience, from the breathtaking climb up Observatory Track to the equally breathtaking view at Bourke’s Lookout, to the thrilling downhill of Zig Zag Track to the friendly community coming together at the finish. Wear your best clown outfit (and head torch), because the Mad Mouse is famous for being a Party 🎉

1.23k Kids Carousel:

Roll Up, Roll Up! Trail legends of the future, we are calling YOU! Kickstart your kid’s trail running experience with the race on all the kids’ lips. This friendly looped course around Kalorama Reserve is sure to get their hearts beating and faces smiling ☺️

Entries open this Thursday 9AM AEDT, choose your own adventure, either way it’s going to be a very good time 😎

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Good news 🌞 ENTRIES OPEN THURS FEB 12TH, 9AM AEDT for the 2026 Roller Coaster Run presented by  🙌 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 2...
07/02/2026

Good news 🌞 ENTRIES OPEN THURS FEB 12TH, 9AM AEDT for the 2026 Roller Coaster Run presented by 🙌

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 2026

Last year saw the Roller Coaster soar to new heights and in 2026 we are gonna put on another show. This is SingleTrack’s funnest, fastest and most fantastic trail running event. If you haven’t been to the lush Dandenong ranges to experience this race, then book it for 2026, because it is not to be missed 🙏🏽

These historic trails on the outskirts of the city of Melbourne, are smooth, undulating and sometimes frighteningly steep. They run through the beautiful, ferny and lush National Park of the Dandenong Ranges. There is a challenge for every level of trail runner.

Over the coming days, we’ll share some more information on what to expect in each of the race distances, stay tuned 🎢

We hope you have an epic weekend out on the trails ⛰️

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EXPRESS YOURSELF 🪩 a gallery by  of some of our favourite funky fits from last year’s event. It’s only as serious as you...
13/01/2026

EXPRESS YOURSELF 🪩 a gallery by of some of our favourite funky fits from last year’s event.
It’s only as serious as you make it, or as fun as you make it 💃 go on, we fully encourage you!

25/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE ⚡️ 17th of October 2026: Roller Coaster Run presented by returns to the Dandenong Ranges 🙌 pop it in the calendar, give your friends and family the heads up, this is one of the funnest days on the trails of the year! See you in 2026 🎢

WOMEN’S PODIUM: 12km TWILIGHT MAD MOUSE at the 2025 Roller Coaster Run presented by  🏆 1st Place: Kate Avery  01:02:052n...
19/10/2025

WOMEN’S PODIUM: 12km TWILIGHT MAD MOUSE at the 2025 Roller Coaster Run presented by 🏆

1st Place: Kate Avery
01:02:05

2nd Place: Kate Prior
01:12:32

3rd Place: Alison Knuckey
01:13:03

Our champion Kate Avery was flying, just minutes behind record pace, whilst there was an absolute battle to the line for 2nd and 3rd place. Can you believe this was second place Kate Prior’s FIRST TRAIL RACE? So epic 🙌

MEN’S PODIUM: 12km TWILIGHT MAD MOUSE at the 2025 Roller Coaster Run presented by  🏆 1st Place: Eddy Franzke  00:56:422n...
19/10/2025

MEN’S PODIUM: 12km TWILIGHT MAD MOUSE at the 2025 Roller Coaster Run presented by 🏆

1st Place: Eddy Franzke
00:56:42

2nd Place: Alexander Van Krieken
00:58:20

3rd Place: Trent Shannon
00:59:13

A seriously close battle for the top 3! The young guns shining yesterday, the future of Australian trail is looking bright ⚡️

MAD MOUSE MOMENTS | a gallery by  that already somehow feels nostalgic 🥹 We witnessed first time trail runners brave the...
18/10/2025

MAD MOUSE MOMENTS | a gallery by that already somehow feels nostalgic 🥹

We witnessed first time trail runners brave the climb of Observatory Track, interrupted/ graced the sunset photos of onlookers at Burke’s lookout, ran with arms wide down the finish chute, cracked a beer, shared hugs, felt the whole spectrum 🎢 THANK YOU for the epic finish to the day.

18/10/2025

The headtorches are out 🔦 and some incredible finishes going down 🙌 congratulations to all tackling the trails today, what a ride.

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Kalorama Memorial Reserve
Kalorama, VIC
3767

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