The ‘2022 O’Keefe Challenge Light The Trail Night Ride’ has been postponed to Friday 13th May due to heavy rain forecast.

Due to the weather forecast and will make a decision whether to proceed or cancel this event on the following schedule. We are very eager to see our ride proceed, but we also want to provide a fun and safe experience for you, our volunteers and our event organisers.

We're excited to share our finalised 5km and 10km courses which will now take in our namesake - the O'Keefe Trail - and still includes the magnificent McIvor Creek Trail and the liquid ambers walk.

We – The O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc Committee – are optimistic that our O’Keefe Challenge event scheduled for 29 April and 1 May 2022 can take place. However, in the event that we are unable to hold our event due to COVID-19, we wanted to let you know what will happen next.

Notice is given of the O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc Annual General Meeting on Thursday November 25th from 5pm at Axedale Tavern.

Entries are NOW open for 2022 The O’Keefe Challenge!

Here's our A-Z guide to the 2021 O'Keefe Challenge: Accommodation Looking for a place to stay pre- or post-race? Find a bed in Bendigo: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/bendigo-accommodation Find a bed in Heathcote: https://www.heathcote.org.au   Aid Stations We have water, energy gels, lollies, first aid and portable toilets available on the run courses. Please check the website for [...]

You’ll look the part on the trail with our unique range of O’Keefe Challenge merchandise.

Funds raised by The O’Keefe Challenge will support the establishment of this world-class village in Heathcote which will be a benchmark for communities across Australia. Our 5km Run / Walk event focuses on this project and participants are presented with a specially dementia-themed finisher’s medal.