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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.

Notice is given of the O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc Annual General Meeting on Thursday February 11th at 12-1pm at Axedale Tavern. All interested parties are most welcome to attend, please contact us  to let us know your intention to attend. All Board positions are open for nomination and voting, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and ordinary members.

Oh yeah! Entries are now open for the 2021 O'Keefe Challenge!! Choose your running challenge: Be it a marathon, half marathon, 10km or our 5km run/walk event for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance. Maybe you'd rather get some friends and workmates together and take on a relay along the O'Keefe Rail Trail? Or perhaps pedals are more your thing? You might want to experience the trail by night with our Friday night social ride from Axedale to Heathcote. 

Despite the 2020 event being cancelled, the O'Keefe Challenge has donated $1560 to the Heathcote Dementia Alliance. This continues our support of the game-changing work being undertaken to support people living with dementia.