Main Yarra Trail community run and walk

Next date: Sunday, 30 March 2025 | 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for the Main Yarra Trail Classic, an exciting new community 10km run and 5 km walk event that promotes fitness, happiness and health while raising crucial funds for cancer research and prevention.

Starting in Heidelberg, participants can enjoy a scenic route along the Main Yarra Trail while making a meaningful impact. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with your community, stay active and contribute to a worthy cause.

Our 10km run event will be fully timed if you feel like challenging yourself, chasing a PB or going for the podium.

10km run

• Check in and bib Collection: 7-7:45 am, Heidelberg Football Netball Club Pavilion
• Start time: 8 am
• Course: Main Yarra Trail between Warringal Park Oval (Heidelberg) and Bonds Road (Lower Plenty)
• Competitors must be 16 years or over.

The 10km run is a timed event with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each of the following categories: Male under 30 years, Male 30 to 55 years, Male over 55 years, Female under 30 years, Female 30 to 55 years, Female over 55 years.

5km walk

• Check in and bib Collection: 8:30-9:15 am
• Start time: 9:30 am
• Course: Main Yarra Trail between Warringal Park Oval (Heidelberg) and Banyule Flats Reserve (Viewbank)
• Open to all ages.

Children aged 12 and under must be supervised by a participating adult. For children aged over 12, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the child can navigate the course.

Registration

Registrations will close on Thursday 13 March 2025.

At least 50% of registration fees will be donated to Tour de Cure, supporting cancer research and prevention.

Things you need to know

Running and walking is a healthy and fun way to keep fit, connect with others and enjoy the outdoors. However, due to its nature, it also carries elements of risk (for example, injuries due to uneven surfaces). It is the responsibility of all participants to conduct themselves in a safe manner and to help other participants if injured or in need of assistance.

All efforts will be made to make the course easy to follow. However, participants are responsible for knowing the layout of the event course. Maps will be made available on the event Instagram page and at the pre-event registration.

Remember that the Main Yarra Trail is a public shared path (including other walkers, runners and cyclists). To ensure everyone continues to enjoy the event, please keep left on the path and give way to other trail users.

To ensure the safety of all participants cut off times will be 2 hours after the start time for each event.

We recommend you leave your music devices at home and enjoy the trail and the camaraderie of those running or walking with you. If using a music device, please do not disturb other participants and ensure you are able to hear event volunteer instructions.

For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted in the run.

When

Location

Warringal Park Oval, 2 Beverley Road, Heidelberg, 3084, View Map