AKD Otway Trail Run 2026

The AKD Otway Trail Run is a trail run and walk on Sunday, 22 March on the Old Beechy Rail Trail between Barongarook and Gellibrand in Victoria. 

We are proud to be the major sponsor of this event and encourage AKD employees and their families to take part and support our community. All funds raised will contribute to the Colac Area Health Foundation’s Wellness Centre Appeal and to support Rotary youth, local and international programs.

Key Event Details

📅 Date: March 22nd, 2026

📍 Location: Concludes in Gellibrand, Victoria

🏃‍ Distances:

  • 16km Trail Run (Timed), starts at 9am
  • 6km Trail Run (Timed), starts at 10am
  • 6km Walk, starts at 9.30am
  • Canicross 5 mins after above times

Entry Prices​

​16km Run – $60 Adult (16+ only)

6km Run – $50 Adult (16+)

​6km Walk (not timed) – $30 Participant / U10 FREE with parent/guardian

​Register online via

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111093/akd-otway-trail-run

Event Highlights:

🏃‍ The 16km Run will take you from Barongarook, guiding you downhill through delightful cool bush to Birnam Station and the first drink station at around the 6Km mark. Conquer the hill, traverse through undulating bush, and embrace the pastoral landscape as you make your way to Kawarren.

🚶‍ Kawarren marks the start line for the 6.3km Walk & Run

🏞️ Both the 16km and 6.3km Trail Runs culminate at the Gellibrand Hall in the delightful Otways village of Gellibrand, offering a rewarding finish to your journey.

🚌 Need transportation? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Limited parking is available at Barongarook and ample parking at Kawarren, ensuring a smooth start to your day. However, we encourage you to take advantage of the convenient buses available at the start line. Why? Because after completing the run, you’ll have the opportunity to stay in Gellibrand, where a hearty meal awaits you at the pub!

Race Bibs:

For those who have registered before 27th February race bibs will be posted to you.

For everyone else, race bibs can be collected from each starting line an hour before the runs commence. 

Those registering on the day can either pay cash at Barongarook or via EFT at Kawarren. Due to limited numbers of volunteers, we highly recommend registering online and getting bibs posted.

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Personal belongings:

There will be bags available at the start line of the 16km run and 6km walk/run to store personal belongings and clothing. These will be transported to Gellibrand. Please no valuables.

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Timing

This event will be timed by Tomato Timing and results available via their website.

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Drink Stations:

Water will be available at both 16K and 6K start lines. Drink stations will be located at approx 5km and 10km along the run.

There will also be drinks available at the Finish line in Gellibrand, including Endu1 Honey Boost. We do encourage you to bring your own bottle to reduce the environmental impact.

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*Above information has been taken from the Race Roster website. AKD does not hold responsibly should details change last minute.

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