EVENT DETAILS
Run Forrest Trail Run
Saturday 7th June 2025
Barwon Water Reserve Hennigan Cres Forrest
The 13th annual Run Forrest – 10km & 21km & 6km Trail Run offers runners the most picturesque trails in Australia.
Staged in Forrest, nestled in the heart of the Otway Ranges, Run Forrest showcases the regions world class trails and breathtaking natural beauty – undulating hills, flowing rivers, dense fern gullies and the cool, fresh air of the Otway Ranges.
Event Schedule
SATURDAY 7 JUNE
9 -10.30am
Race Village – Barwon Water Reserve, Hennigan Cres, Forrest
All Runner must present to Race Registration
Bib allocation & pre ordered T-shirt collection
Race Day Registration
10.40am
Race Briefing
All Runners must attend
11.00am
21km Trail Run Begins
11.15am
10km Trail Run Begins
6km & Kids Race
11.30am
(TBC – Subject to results being cleared by Commissaire)
Race Presentation
1.15pm
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations along the route:
We will not supply cups for water stations – bring your own hydration packs
1. 5.5km – Marker (Race Village)
2. 8km – Lake Elizabeth carpark (21km runners pass twice)
3. 16km – Marker
*Note -Water Stations not available for 6km Runners or Kids Race (must carry own water)
Road Crossings
3 ROAD CROSSING in 21km Race will be manned until 1pm. After this time RUNNERS MUST STOP AT ROAD CROSSING and give way to ALL TRAFFIC
Race Number Plate/Bib
Runners will receive a number plate/bib at the registration tent on the day of the race. Number plates will not be posted to competitors prior to the race.
Prizes
NOTE: If you are not able to collect your prize at the event presentations, you are required to email Southern Exposure before Friday 13 June 2025 to claim your prize. Prizes will be forfeited after this date. Shipping fee’s at your expense.
On Street Parking is available through out the township of Forrest. Please please do not park across driveway, obey parking signs and note the grass areas are very very wet.
No parking available in race village
Parking
T-shirts & Hoodies
All merch purchased online must be collected on the day of the race. Merch will not be posted. If you are a no show on race day Merch will not be posted. It can be collected with prior notice at the following years event.
Merch is available for purchase on race day.
Forrest is located approximately 1 hour from the regional City of Geelong, 2 hours drive from Melbourne and a short distance to the Great Ocean Road townships of Torquay (55 minutes), Lorne (50 minutes) and Apollo Bay (40 minutes).
It’s an easy and very picturesque drive to Forrest and there’s plenty to see and do on the way. Take your time, enjoy the drive and soak up the scenery.
For driving distances and directions to Forrest, click here
Coffee Van
Woodfired Pizza Truck
Food Stalls
Where is Forrest?
Fuel is not available in Forrest – the closest petrol station is 35 minute away in Colac or 45km in Apollo Bay
Forrest General Store has some basic’s and homemade specialty provisions – Do the bulk of your camp shopping before you come as limits stock is avail (tinned food, pasta)
Cash out is available at the Forrest General Store
Our sponsors The Forrest Brewing Co. offer delcious meals, the best beer & coffee
Forrest Facilities
On the day entries will be available if race is not sold out. If you are entering on the day bring CASH as limited phone reception is available and EFTPOS may not work.
On The Day Entries
Pricing Schedule 2025
Early Bird Pricing 1Nov 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
Standard Pricing 1 March 2025 to 14 May 2025
Late Pricing 15 May 2025 to 7 June 2025
