Run with us

Dandenongs Trail Runners run together every Sunday and Thursday. We post details of these runs on this page and on Facebook.

We cater to all levels of fitness and running experience. Find out what to expect at About our runs.

Sunday morning run – 11 October 2026

Join us for a run in the Dandenongs starting at Sassafras at 7am.

New group!

This week we are introducing an 8k hiking group for convalescing or tapering runners.

Meeting point

Sassafras Village Green, corner of Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd and Mountain Hwy.

Parking

Sassafras Hiking Carpark.

Toilets and water

  • Sassafras
  • Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden (20k)
  • One Tree Hill (20k and 14k).

Runs and run routes

Distance Approximate speed Route
20k Stylish – 3:20-3:50 hrs
20k Semi-sweaty – 3:00-3:20 hrs
20k Sweaty – 2:30-3:00 hrs
20k Super Sweaty – 2:20-2:30 hrs
14k Sensible – 2:20-2:40 hrs
14k Speedy – 2:00-2:20 hrs
8k Sane – 1:20-1:50 hrs
8k Hikers – 2:00-2:30 hrs

Thursday runs

Join our 10k intro run, 9.15am every Thursday. Check our Facebook group for details.