Elephant Trail Race 2026

Mornington Peninsula Shire shapes this trail race with its natural features: a waterfall and forest, distinct from road-race polish. The Elephant Trail Race is known as “the Elephant route,” an event chosen for running through the bush and viewing the landscape from multiple perspectives. Expect trail terrain underfoot with sufficient climbing to influence pacing, particularly on longer distances where the elevation gain becomes significant. The field includes runners of all levels and UTMB Index contenders. Past editions have seen strong participation in the main races, creating an outdoorsy, practical, and resilient atmosphere characteristic of trail running.