About this event
The Puffing Billy Great Train Race is a long-running running event set in the Dandenong Ranges, with the main 13.5km Classic race on Sunday 13 September 2026 taking runners from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.
Runners follow a scenic course through the hills of the Dandenong Ranges, with the race traditionally pitting participants against Puffing Billy steam locomotives over the full distance. The festival weekend also includes shorter events on the Saturday, making it a family-friendly running carnival as well as a signature endurance challenge.
Event highlights:
- 13.5km Classic race from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park
- Set in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
- Part of the wider Puffing Billy Running Festival weekend
- Includes additional family and kids’ races on the Saturday
This event is known for its unique race-against-the-train format, crowd atmosphere and beautiful bushland scenery, attracting runners looking for a memorable challenge in the heart of Victoria.
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