19 OCTOBER 2024
MELBOURNE’S MOUNTAIN RUN
Established in 2012 the Roller Coaster Run has become a Trail Classic for the City of Melbourne.
It continues to draw crowds of 800 plus runners each year to the beautiful, lush forests of the Dandenongs Ranges.
Come and experience a trail run that delivers what it says on the box, a Roller Coaster of a weekend! It’s fun, there’s ups and downs, both literally and figuratively, and by the end you feel giddy with excitement and a longing for more!
The Races
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46k Double Loop Ultra
Looking to conquer your first Ultra? Look no further, this unique challenge sees runners complete the 23k loop then turn around and do it in the opposite direction. It’s amazing how different a loop can seem in reverse, especially on tired legs. Getting dizzy? This is the ultimate Roller Coaster!
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23k Single Loop
This is a dynamic course which follows well made undulating trails through the ferny forests of the Dandenong National Park. Don’t be fooled by the beauty, there is some steep terrain to challenge the legs and the roller coaster peaks and valleys add up to a stout 1150m+ of vert!
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12k Twilight Mad Mouse
This course is perfect for anyone from the ultimate Pro to the trail newbie! This course offers the full trail experience, from the breathtaking climb up Observatory Track to the equally breathtaking view at Bourke’s Lookout, to the thrilling downhill of Zig Zag Track to the friendly community coming together at the finish.
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2k Kids Carousel
Roll Up, Roll Up! Trail legends of the future, we are calling YOU! Kickstart your kid’s trail running experience with the race on all the kids' lips. This friendly looped course around Kalorama Reserve is sure to get their hearts beating and faces smiling.
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Full Throttle
Stage Race
This is the 23km Single Loop and 12km Twilight Mad Mouse Double on Saturday! A total of 35km over two races in ONE DAY!
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Beast Mode
Stage Race
This is the 46km Double Loop and 12km Twilight Mad Mouse both on Saturday! A total of 56km over two races in ONE DAY.
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Find your Epic — Run with Nature.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SINGLETRACK TEAm
Nigel Preston and Colin Taylor, with Joe Dorph
NIGEL PRESTON
Event Director
Responsible for the safe production and conduction of the event supported by a strong team of volunteers and crew.
colin taylor
Program & Village Manager
Responsible for your experience. Who said gnarly can’t be fun.
joe dorph
Course Director & Athlete Services
Responsible for course design and aid stations ensuring that you Find your Epic, you are supported and you have an ace time on the way! Bright local, mountain born.
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