The O’Keefe Challenge
Heathcote, Victoria
2024: 19 & 21 April 2024
2025: Dates to be announced!
Follow the spectacular O’Keefe Rail Trail near Heathcote, as it weaves its way through bushland, open fields, farms and past Lake Eppalock.
The O’Keefe Challenge is more than just a race, fun run or bike ride – it celebrates fitness, nature and the community spirit of the Heathcote and Bendigo region, in Central Victoria.
We also raise funds for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance, which is exploring the way we look after and care for people living with dementia.
Running Events
Come and choose your challenge!
Our signature event: the 42.2km Marathon, presented by Mandalay Resources, a point-to-point Half Marathon, presented by Fosterville Gold Mine, a 10km Fun Run, 5km fun run / walk, a 1km Kids Dash, and a 500 metre junior superhero dash.
1.5km Quiz Walk
Relay Events
Our 42.2km Ekiden Relay
All you need is SIX relay team members, and they share the legs to cover the 42.2km marathon distance.
The Ekiden Relay starts at the same time and the follows the 42.2km Marathon course, which begins and finishes in Heathcote.
It’s perfect for community groups, sporting clubs, work mates or friends.
The 21.1km Mini-Eki Relay starts at the same time and the follows the Half Marathon course, which begins in Knowsley and finishes in Heathcote.
RIDE
Ride the O’Keefe Rail Trail by the light of the moon and many flashing bike lights! Prizes for best dressed and best lit bike!
GOLD SPONSOR
CHARITY PARTNER
MAJOR SPONSORS
