2026 Somerset Rail Trail Classic

Race Information

This event takes place on Australia’s longest recreational rail trail and is an initiative of Somerset Regional Council. The event is about sharing an active and healthy lifestyle with family, friends or work colleagues and enjoying the best of what the Somerset region has to offer. Participants have the choice of running or walking 3km or 8km or a 44km bike ride along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, enjoying breathtaking views of the Brisbane Valley and Brisbane River.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺

📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026

Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations

The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺

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