Countdown to RTM

Motivational coach Inèz Decker (right) leads 'The Bird' (aka Dr Richard Mayes) and RTM participants preparing for their 5k run through a warm up. Photo: Jade Jungwirth

The countdown is on until the 16th installment of Run the Maine this Friday.


The popular community event celebrates health and wellbeing and raises valuable funds for Dhelkaya Health (Castlemaine Hospital).


This year has seen record numbers, with close to 900 participants signing up for the three runs, compared to 706 the previous year and registrations are still open for Friday’s event.


This year’s RTM includes three courses – the Castlemaine Toyota 5 km run / walk, the Goldfields Medical 10 km run, and The Grainger Legal 21.1 km (half marathon).


Tickets aboard the steam train to the start of the half marathon have sold out. However, those keen to still do the half marathon and get to Maldon under their own steam can sign up online.

For more information, or to sign up, visit runthemaine.org