Sat 28 Mar 2026
Dandenong Trail Runners is an inclusive and social running community, privileged to run on the most beautiful trails in the world! Our values are Fitness, Fun & Friendship.
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Claim your listingDTR is an inclusive and social running community, privileged to run on the most beautiful trails in the world! Our values are Fitness, Fun & Friendship.
Dandenong Trail Runners began in 2012 when a handful of locals, including Commonwealth Games marathoner Peter Mitchell, decided that single-track laughter beats solo kilometres. After a decade of informal outings the crew voted to formalise and became an incorporated recreational club in 2023.
Explore muddy switchbacks, wake the lyrebirds and share post-run laughs.
Make new mates, swap stories over coffee and cheer each other on.
Push yourself at organised events and our regular Thursday and Sunday sessions.
| Day | Start | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 am | Multiple distance and pace groups, sunrise views, different routes each week |
| Thursday | 9 10 am | Social mid-week run, great for newcomers |
All runs start together then split into pace groups after three to four kilometres. Expect technical single track, steep ascents and descents and plenty of scenery. Locations rotate around the Dandenong Ranges and occasionally other Melbourne trails. Full details and start points are posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages a few days before each run.
| Group | Distance | Typical time | Elevation | Road half-marathon equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylish | 20 km | 3 20–3 40 | 700-1000 m | Sub 2 h 15 |
| Semi-Sweaty | 20 km | 3 00–3 20 | 700-1000 m | Sub 2 h |
| Sweaty | 20 km | 2 40–3 00 | 700-1000 m | Sub 1 h 50 |
| Super Sweaty* | 20 km | 2 20–2 30 | 700-1000 m | Top-10 goal |
| Sensible | 14 km | 2 20–2 40 | 400-700 m | Easy steady pace |
| Sane | 8 km | 1 30–1 50 | 250-350 m | Introductory pace |
*Super Sweaty runs operate when there is demand.
Ultra veteran, weekend jogger or complete beginner, if you love dirt underfoot and do not mind walking uphill you will fit right in. Come along and see why we think the Dandenongs are the best backyard a runner could ask for.
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