Notice of Annual General Meeting – 25 Nov 2021
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!
Entries are NOW open for 2022 The O’Keefe Challenge!
Record number of runners and riders take on the O’Keefe Challenge in 2021
The O’Keefe Challenge was back and bigger than ever with a record 1180 entries across the night ride, running and relay events in 2021. As well as being a great physical test, the event raises much needed funds for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance. After having to go ‘virtual’ in 2020 due to the coronavirus, organisers [...]
A-Z of the 2021 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 [...]
Merchandise Available Now
You’ll look the part on the trail with our unique range of O’Keefe Challenge merchandise.
About the Heathcote Dementia Alliance
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 of Annual General Meeting – 11 Feb 2021
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.
2021 entries now open!
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.
O’Keefe Challenge donates $1560 to the Heathcote Dementia Village Project despite cancellation
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.
2020 Night Ride cancelled, we look ahead to 2021
In the light of the Victorian Government restrictions on public gatherings, the 2020 O'Keefe Challenge Night Ride has been cancelled. We - the Committee behind the event - believe this is the most appropriate decision based on the Victorian Government's Regional Roadmap that currently indicates that a maximum gathering of ten people for the planned date of our event (23 Oct).