Run Tarra Bulga
Event location
Description
Join us on Saturday, 11 April 2026, for Run Tarra Bulga, a premier trail running event set within the stunning Tarra-Bulga National Park in Balook, Victoria. Choose from four distances to suit all levels: 42 km, 25 km, 6.5 km, and a 2.5 km kids' trail.
Experience the unique beauty of Tarra-Bulga National Park, renowned for its cool temperate rainforests, towering Mountain Ash trees, lush fern gullies, and ancient myrtle beeches. Located just over two hours east of Melbourne, the park offers a serene backdrop of rolling hills in South Gippsland.
The course features an unforgettable crossing of Corrigan’s Suspension Bridge, which spans the rainforest canopy, providing spectacular views of the verdant fern gullies below. This event is perfect for trail running enthusiasts eager to challenge themselves while immersing in nature’s grandeur.
Distances:
Kids (U16) 2.5K
6.5K
25K
42K
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