Events

Dandenongs Trail Runners organise a series of social events and runs on top of the regular Sunday and Thursday runs. We also enter teams in some major trail run events. 

Here’s a calendar of events. We’ll post more details on our Facebook group closer to the time of each event. 

A group of DTR members wearing DTR uniform at the Two Bays trail run
DTR runners at the Two Bays trail run in January 2024

January

Australia Day run

Join us for an approximately 20km run around a route in the Dandenongs that’s (kind of) in the shape of Australia – if you look at it on Strava.

Screenshot of a map on Strava which shows the Australia Day run and the fact the route looks like a map of Australia.

 

March

Buffalo Stampede

This run around Bright and Mount Buffalo is a popular event for DTR runners. We pitch our marquee at the event for members to gather and drop off bags.

Shop opens

The DTR online merch shop will be open for a limited time for you to pick up DTR-branded goodies, including singlets, hoodies and buffs.
Illustration of the front and back of a DTR running T-shirt.

 

April

Easter runs

We will have a few runs organised with different distances and paces, and maybe a few yummy easter eggs along the way!

DTR membership renewal

DTR membership comes up for renewal every April. To mark the ‘new year’, come along to the Parkrun at Birdsland in Belgrave Heights. It starts at 8 am on Saturday. Run 5 km and then hang around afterwards for a catchup with DTR members.

Maroondah Dam Trail Run

We will have our marquee at the event as a gathering point and to drop off bags.

ANZAC Day dawn service and run

Join us on 25 April for the ANZAC day run. We gather at the Ferny Creek dawn service.

 

May

Post-run coffee and cake

Join us for a post-run coffee and cake; you dessert it!

Bunyip State Park trail run

Have some fun with a ‘tourist run’ in beautiful Bunyip.

Three big boulders and a tree in Bunyip State Park

 

June

Post-run coffee and cake

Join us for a post-run coffee and cake; you dessert it!

 

July

Christmas in July

Join us for a celebration after the run on Sunday

DTR Annual General Meeting

After our Sunday run on 28 July. Members are welcome to our Annual General Meeting. It’s time for you to have your say on DTR’s future and be part of the committee.

 

August

Post-run coffee and cake

Join us for a post-run coffee and cake; you dessert it!

Shop opens

The DTR online merch shop will be open for a limited time for you to pick up DTR-branded goodies, including singlets, hoodies and buffs.

 

September

Mount Macedon trail run

We may have our marquee at the event to drop off bags and as a gathering point.

Kinglake ‘tourist run’

A visit to Kinglake area and enjoy the trails. Enjoy a BBQ after the run.
A waterfall in Kinglake

 

October

Roller Coaster run

We will have our marquee at the event at Kalorama oval to drop off bags and as a gathering point.

Marysville ‘tourist run’

Run some of the Marysville trails and the majestic Stephensons Falls.

 

November

Post-run coffee and cake

Join us for a post-run coffee at a local coffee shop.

Marysville Marathon

We may have our marquee at the event to drop off bags and as a gathering point.

Melbourne Cup

Instead of watching the horses, lets go for a run!

Shop opens

The DTR online merch shop will be open for a limited time for you to pick up DTR-branded goodies, including singlets, hoodies and buffs. The perfect Christmas gift!

 

December

DTR Christmas Party

Yes you deserve it – what a way to finish the year! Bring along your family and friends.

Two Bays Trail Run familiarisation

We will run some of the Two Bays trail depending on logistics. A great way to prepare yourself for this January event.