Run Forrest Trail Run
Postponed due to Covid lockdown
Sunday 18th July 2021
7.30am to 2pm
Barwon River Reserve | Forrest |Victoria
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100% Pure Trail Running in the Otways
The 8th annual Run Forrest – 10km & 21km & 6km Trail Run offers runners the most picturesque trails in Australia.
Once again the 2021 Run Forrest will include the very popular 6km Kids Run circuit.
Staged in the hinterland township of Forrest, nestled in the heart of the Otway Ranges, Run Forrest will showcase 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.
So get training!!
COVID & Your Registration
If you entered for the Run Forrest 2020 event (for either Sunday 6th June 2020 or Sunday 1st November 2020) or Run Forrest 2021 event scheduled for Sunday 13 June 2021, your entry will automatically transfer to the new date of Sunday 18th July 2021.
Event Categories & Entry Fees (TBC)
The following categories will be acknowledged as part of the Run Forrest Trail Run 2021
| CATEGORY | AGE GROUP | SUPER EARLY BIRD | EARLY BIRD | STANDARD | LATE |
| 21km | 15-17 | $60 | $65 | $70 | $80 |
| 21km | 18-29 | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| 21km | 30-39 | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| 21km | 40-49 | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| 21km | 50-59 | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| 21km | 60 PLUS | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| 10km | 15-17 | $45 | $50 | $55 | $65 |
| 10km | 18-29 | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 10km | 30-39 | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 10km | 40-49 | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 10km | 50-59 | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 10km | 60 PLUS | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 6km | 15-17 | $35 | $40 | $45 | $55 |
| 6km | 18 plus | $45 | $50 | $55 | $65 |
| Kids 6km | 6-14 | $20 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
Event Schedule
Sat 17th July Early Bird Registration 2 – 4pm Forrest Brewery – 26 Grant St, Forrest
Sun 18th July Race Day Registration 7.30 – 9am Race Village – Barwon Water Reserve, Hennigan Cres, Forrest
Every Runner must present to Race Registration
No. Plate allocation & pre ordered T-shirt collection
8.45am 6km Trail Run & 6km Kids Run Competitor Brief
All Runners must attend
9.00am 6km Kids Run Begins
9.15am 6km Trail Run Begins
9.45am 21km & 10km Run Forrest Competitor Brief
All Runners must attend
10.00am 21km Trail Run Begins
10.30am 10km Trail Run Begins
12.30pm Race Presentation (TBC – Subject to results being cleared by Commissair)
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations along the route:
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 12.30pm. 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
TBC
NOTE: If you are not able to collect your prize at the event presentations, you are required to email Southern Exposure before Friday 23rd July 2021 to claim your prize. Prizes will be forfeited after this date. Shipping fee’s at your expense.
Otway Soup Festival – Cancelled
Sadly due to the Covid 19 the 14th Otway Soup Festival 2021 has been cancelled.
We look forward to supporting this wonderful grassroots event in 2022.
The festival features homemade soups, conserves, pickles, relishes, homebrew beers and wines and a wide range of free family entertainment including an farm animal nursery, giant veggie competition, a jumping castle and local crafts and fresh market stalls.
Where is Forrest?
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
Forrest Facilities
Fuel is not available in Forrest – the closest petrol station is 35 minute away in Colac or 45km in Apollo Bay
Cash out is not available in Forrest – the closest ATM is 35 minute away in Colac (Bring CASH)
Forrest General Store has some basic/specialty provisions – Do the bulk of your camp shopping before you come as limits stock is avail (tinned food, pasta etc no fresh food)
On The Day Entries
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.