The Trail Running Series Race 1: Blackwood 2026

Lerderderg State Park provides the setting, with selected routes winding through mountain forests and bushland near Blackwood Recreation Reserve. The Trail Running Series Race 1: Blackwood offers a genuine winter trail run: partly an "introduction to trail running," partly a test of your legs on "Victoria's best trails." Expect "wilderness terrain" over manicured paths, featuring elevation changes, natural trail obstacles, and sections requiring careful footing. The shorter distance is suitable for newcomers, while longer routes venture into "varied terrain" and the park’s most notable areas, with expert course marking to guide you. Post-race, the event village provides practical comforts: coffee, food vendors, music, massage, and a community of trail runners discussing their experiences.