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The O’Keefe Challenge

Heathcote, Victoria

2 – 4 May 2025

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.

Be sure to bring the family for a great day out, featuring activities for the whole family to try out on Barrack Reserve throughout the day. These features are proudly presented by the Heathcote Community House.

We also raise funds for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance, which is exploring the way we look after and care for people living with dementia.

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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

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.

Our 21.1km Mini-Eki Relay
A shorter option for SIX relay team members with legs between 2.7km and 4.5km to cover 21.1km Half Marathon distance.
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

Mandalay Resources logo

CHARITY PARTNER

Heathcote Dementia Alliance logo

MAJOR SPONSORS

Agnico Eagle Fosterville Gold Mine

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

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