Barkin Mad Ultra

Rokeby Reserve provides the off-leash character for this event: hilly trail running in the Victorian countryside, with forested turns and climbing to challenge your legs. Barkin Mad Ultra is a unique dog-friendly running event in the truest sense, mixing runners, walkers, families, beginners, and canine pacers into a relaxed, dog-loving atmosphere. The course is marked and loop-based, with steep sections, technical turns, and sustained climbs toward the finish. Aid stations support both humans and dogs, a quirky feature when everyone is panting for different reasons. Bring a sense of humor, capable trail legs, and a dog if you have one; the event fosters a distinctive bond-strengthening experience without taking itself too seriously.