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

DTR membership renewal

Saturday 5th: DTR membership comes up for renewal every April. To mark the DTR New Year, come along to the Parkrun at Lilydale starting at 8:00am. Run 5 km and then hang around afterwards for a catchup with DTR members.

ANZAC Day dawn service and run

25th April – ANZAC Day Run – join us early as we run to the ANZAC Memorial in Ferny Creek for the dawn service and then a run afterwards.

May

June

July

August

DTR Annual General Meeting

10th August our Annual General Meeting to be held at Kalista Football Ground.  Think about becoming part of an amazing team that works hard in the background to manage DTR.

September

October

Hard Road Brewery catchup

Catchup socially at the local Hard Road Brewery in Bayswater.  Come along for a relaxing and fun time and share a beer or two, bring your partner and kids along as well  There will be free beer and food for members.

November

December

DTR Christmas Party

Our famous Christmas Run – yes time to get dressed to impress in your favourite Santa outfit.  Prizes for best costume, food and drink for members and family members welcome.