The O'Keefe Challenge is a popular annual event held in Western Australia, offering a marathon, half marathon, and 10K. The race takes participants through the scenic bushland of the region, providing stunning views of the natural environment while testing runners' endurance. The event is well-regarded for its challenging terrain and variety of race distances, making it suitable for both seasoned runners and those new to the sport. The O'Keefe Challenge has become a key event in the local running calendar, attracting participants from across Australia. Its combination of beautiful scenery, community spirit, and physical challenge makes it a unique and memorable race experience.
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Race Date:
04 May, 2025
The O’Keefe Marathon, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers runners a 42.195 km course along the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail, featuring an elevation gain of approximately 223 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event showcases the region's natural beauty, winding through bushland, open fields, and past Lake Eppalock.
Race Date:
04 May, 2025
The O’Keefe Half Marathon, taking place on May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 21.1 km course along the O’Keefe Rail Trail, with an elevation gain of approximately 117 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this race offers runners a chance to enjoy the region's diverse landscapes and community spirit.
Race Date:
04 May, 2025
The O’Keefe 10km Fun Run, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers a 10 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 53 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event is ideal for runners seeking a shorter distance while enjoying the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
Race Date:
04 May, 2025
The O’Keefe 5km Run/Walk Against Dementia, set for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 5 km course suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event aims to raise awareness and funds for dementia support while participants enjoy the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
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FAQs
What is the O’Keefe Marathon?
How long is the O’Keefe Marathon?
Where does the O’Keefe Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe Marathon?
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe Marathon?
The O’Keefe Marathon, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers runners a 42.195 km course along the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail, featuring an elevation gain of approximately 223 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event showcases the region's natural beauty, winding through bushland, open fields, and past Lake Eppalock.
The O’Keefe Marathon is 42km long.
The O’Keefe Marathon takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
The O’Keefe Marathon elevation gain is 223 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe Marathon?
The O’Keefe Marathon, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers runners a 42.195 km course along the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail, featuring an elevation gain of approximately 223 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event showcases the region's natural beauty, winding through bushland, open fields, and past Lake Eppalock.
How long is the O’Keefe Marathon?
The O’Keefe Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the O’Keefe Marathon take place?
The O’Keefe Marathon takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe Marathon?
The O’Keefe Marathon elevation gain is 223 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
How long is the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
Where does the O’Keefe Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
The O’Keefe Half Marathon, taking place on May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 21.1 km course along the O’Keefe Rail Trail, with an elevation gain of approximately 117 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this race offers runners a chance to enjoy the region's diverse landscapes and community spirit.
The O’Keefe Half Marathon is 21km long.
The O’Keefe Half Marathon takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
The O’Keefe Half Marathon elevation gain is 117 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
The O’Keefe Half Marathon, taking place on May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 21.1 km course along the O’Keefe Rail Trail, with an elevation gain of approximately 117 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this race offers runners a chance to enjoy the region's diverse landscapes and community spirit.
How long is the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
The O’Keefe Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the O’Keefe Half Marathon take place?
The O’Keefe Half Marathon takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
The O’Keefe Half Marathon elevation gain is 117 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe 10km?
How long is the O’Keefe 10km?
Where does the O’Keefe 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe 10km?
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe 10km?
The O’Keefe 10km Fun Run, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers a 10 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 53 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event is ideal for runners seeking a shorter distance while enjoying the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
The O’Keefe 10km is 10km long.
The O’Keefe 10km takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
The O’Keefe 10km elevation gain is 53 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe 10km?
The O’Keefe 10km Fun Run, scheduled for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, offers a 10 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 53 meters. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event is ideal for runners seeking a shorter distance while enjoying the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
How long is the O’Keefe 10km?
The O’Keefe 10km is 10km long.
Where does the O’Keefe 10km take place?
The O’Keefe 10km takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe 10km?
The O’Keefe 10km elevation gain is 53 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe 5km?
How long is the O’Keefe 5km?
Where does the O’Keefe 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe 5km?
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe 5km?
The O’Keefe 5km Run/Walk Against Dementia, set for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 5 km course suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event aims to raise awareness and funds for dementia support while participants enjoy the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
The O’Keefe 5km is 5km long.
The O’Keefe 5km takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
Runna classifies the O’Keefe 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the O’Keefe 5km?
The O’Keefe 5km Run/Walk Against Dementia, set for May 4, 2025, in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia, features a 5 km course suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Organized by the O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc., this event aims to raise awareness and funds for dementia support while participants enjoy the scenic O’Keefe Rail Trail.
How long is the O’Keefe 5km?
The O’Keefe 5km is 5km long.
Where does the O’Keefe 5km take place?
The O’Keefe 5km takes place in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the O’Keefe 5km?
Runna classifies the O’Keefe 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the O’Keefe 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the O’Keefe 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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