Run the granite peaks of the You Yangs and take in sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay.

18–19 July 2026

ABOUT YOU YANGS

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival takes runners through the rugged granite peaks and winding trails of You Yangs Regional Park.

The course combines flowing forest trails, rocky technical sections and steep climbs to spectacular viewpoints across Port Phillip Bay.

Whether you’re chasing your first trail race or tackling an ultra-distance challenge, the You Yangs offers a unique and memorable trail running experience.

Race Distances

Saturday
Race Day One
21Kilometers
Saturday

42Kilometers
Saturday

Sunday
Race Day Two
5Kilometers
Sunday

15Kilometers
Sunday

30Kilometers
Sunday

50Kilometers
Sunday

100s
Saturday — Sunday
Endurance100Kilometers
Sat — Sun

Extreme100Miles
Sat — Sun

THE COURSE

The You Yangs course features a mix of flowing single track, technical rocky terrain and steep climbs to panoramic viewpoints.

Runners will experience:

  • Granite peaks and exposed ridgelines
  • Flowing bush trails
  • Forest tracks and technical sections
  • Views across Port Phillip Bay

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 18th July
Sunday 19th July
Saturday 18th July
Distance
Check-in
Briefing
Race Start
Hardcore
6:45am
7:45am
8:00am
42km
7:45am
8:45am
9:00am
21km
8:45am
9:45am
10:00am
Sunday 19th July
Distance
Check-in
Briefing
Race Start
50km
7:00am
7:45am
8:00am
30km
8:00am
8:45am
9:00am
15km
9:00am
9:45am
10:00am
5km
10:00am
10:45am
11:00am

LOCATION

You Yangs Regional Park

10 Branch Road

Little River VIC

Located between Melbourne and Geelong, the You Yangs Regional Park provides a unique trail running landscape featuring granite peaks, native bushland and sweeping views across the surrounding plains

PART OF THE MOUNTAIN SERIES

The You Yangs Trail Running Festival is the second event in the Trailsplus Mountain Series.

Runners can compete across five iconic Victorian trail races throughout the year.

SUPPORTING CANTEEN

All Trailsplus events donate $1 for each participant to Canteen, the Australian organisation for Young people Living with cancer.
Trailsplus has now surpassed donations of $80,000 to Canteen. Massive thanks to our runners, volunteers and supporters.

OUR SPONSORS

TAKE ON THE YOU YANGS

Challenge yourself on one of Victoria’s most iconic trail running courses.