Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
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Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run
- Race day
- Sunday, 23 August 2026
- Location
- Queenscliff, Australia
- Distance
- 10.56 mi / 17.0 km
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run: last run 23 August 2026, 10.56 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Next date not yet published
The organiser hasn't announced the next Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run yet. The most recent edition was Sunday, 23 August 2026. Verus records the last known running rather than estimating a date — a wrong date is worse than no date when someone is booking a weekend around it.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Race Timeline
18 days since race day
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run: quick answers
When is the next Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run was Sunday, 23 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run start?
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run starts at Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run?
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run is 10.56 miles (17km).
How much does Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run cost to enter?
A$20 (early entry) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 23 August 2026
- Distance
- 10.56 miles / 17.0km
- Location
- Queenscliff, Australia
- Start Point
- Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225
- Surface
- Mixed (trail with some sealed sections)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
A$20 (early entry) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Brett Coleman.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed (trail with some sealed sections).
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225
Start line.
Where Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run starts and finishes
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run starts at Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Route Breakdown
Both distances follow the Bellarine Rail Trail, a former railway line linking Queenscliff and Drysdale. The 34 km option runs from Queenscliff Railway Station out to Drysdale Station and back, while the 17 km course starts at Drysdale and finishes at Queenscliff. The trail is wide, well‑marked and mostly unsealed, offering smooth gravel underfoot, with the final 4.5 km into Queenscliff on sealed road. Runners enjoy scenic coastal and countryside views, with only a few road and rail crossings to negotiate. As a non‑competitive training run, the course is relatively traffic‑free and ideal for those preparing for the Geelong Running Festival or Melbourne Marathon.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
22:44
Average pace / km
14:07
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 17:03 | 10:35 | 52:57 | 1:45:55 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 18:28 | 11:28 | 57:22 | 1:54:45 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 19:53 | 12:21 | 1:01:47 | 2:03:34 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 21:18 | 13:14 | 1:06:12 | 2:12:24 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 22:44 | 14:07 | 1:10:37 | 2:21:13 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 24:09 | 15:00 | 1:15:01 | 2:30:03 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 25:34 | 15:53 | 1:19:26 | 2:38:52 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 26:59 | 16:46 | 1:23:51 | 2:47:42 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 28:25 | 17:39 | 1:28:16 | 2:56:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 31:15 | 19:25 | 1:37:05 | 3:14:11 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 34:05 | 21:11 | 1:45:55 | 3:31:50 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 36:56 | 22:57 | 1:54:45 | 3:49:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 39:46 | 24:43 | 2:03:34 | 4:07:08 | 7:00:00 |
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run finish
1:31:27
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10.56-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Queenscliff Station, Symonds Street, Queenscliff VIC 3225 fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10.56-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run is run off-road (Mixed (trail with some sealed sections)), so local traffic is unaffected.
Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Bellarine Rail Trail Run 17KM Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.