Woodlands Trail Run

About the Event

The Woodlands Trail Run, part of the Trailsplus series, returns to the Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This event offers a unique running environment on the grounds of the Living Legends homestead, where retired champion racehorses reside. The course is situated near the end of the Tullamarine runway, providing a distinctive backdrop for trail runners and aviation enthusiasts alike.

The event features a tiered start schedule to accommodate distances ranging from introductory loops to ultra-marathon challenges. Each race follows specific timing for check-in and briefing to ensure athlete safety and course management.

Distance	Check-in	Briefing	Start Time
50 km	07:00 AM	07:45 AM	08:00 AM
42 km	08:00 AM	08:45 AM	09:00 AM
21 km	09:00 AM	09:45 AM	10:00 AM
10 km	10:00 AM	10:15 AM	10:30 AM
Canicross	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	11:00 AM
2 km	10:30 AM	11:15 AM	11:30 AM
5 km	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	12:00 PM

Participant Logistics and Event Features:

Bib Collection Strategy: Trailsplus utilizes a morning-of collection system. Competitors must pick up their race bibs on-site during their assigned check-in window as no mailing service is provided.
Humanitarian Partnership: The event partners with Humanitix, a ticketing platform that directs booking profits toward humanitarian causes. Additionally, the series supports Canteen, aiding young people living with cancer.
Course Navigation: Comprehensive digital resources including PDF maps, GPX, and CRS files are available to assist runners in navigating the historic parklands.
Location Highlights: The site at Oaklands Rd in Greenvale features the Living Legends racehorse retirement facility and a historic homestead where spectators can enjoy Devonshire tea.
Safety Requirements: All participants are required to read the official Runners Info documentation prior to arrival to understand course rules and safety protocols.

The Woodlands Trail Run 2026 offers a diverse range of challenges for the regional running community, balancing athletic endurance with the preservation of local history and natural landscapes.

Races Offered

50 km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$115.00

42 km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 42K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$105.00

21 km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$85.00

10 km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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11:00

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$65.00

5 km

May 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$55.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Melbourne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.5° / 16.3°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 13.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.6 /

water_drop 77.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.5° / 16.3°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 13.6°

air 10.6 km/h

water_drop 77.5%

About Melbourne

Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and second biggest city, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Many of its 5.2 million residents are both multicultural and sports-mad. The capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, and located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is a magnet for migrants from all over the world, and consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities.