Name: Run the Marsh 2026
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Deans Marsh

About the Event

Join us for Run the Marsh - Sunday 25 October in Deans Marsh!

Run the Marsh is designed to bring local and neighbouring communities together in the great

outdoors to enjoy the benefits of physical activity.

We know that moving our bodies, connecting with nature and each other, strengthens our mental and physical wellbeing.

Choose to challenge yourself with either a 5km or 2km run, or a 3km walk.

Check in, and warm up activities will once again kick off at 9.00am at the Deans Marsh Cottage!
We will then head around to the beautiful surrounds of Frogwood Arboretum to complete the run / walk!

Any questions get in touch with the Dean Marsh Cottage on 0499 851 334 or [email protected]

START TIMES:

Check in at from 9.00am at the Deans Marsh Cottage, 10 Pennyroyal Valley Rd

Coffee available from the Cottage Kiosk - 8.30am
Welcome - 9.10am
Warm Up - 9.15am - 9.30am
Walk to Frogwood Arborteum for Runs & Walk - 9.30am
Fruit, Water & Games at Frogwood Arboretum
Presentations at Frogwood Arboretum - 11am

Bring your registration info and a bag for clothes and valuables which can be securely left the Deans Marsh Community Hall.

Run venue: http://www.frogwood.com.au/

Sorry NO dogs

Health & safety: Remember your water bottle! Refill stations will be available! First Aid Site will be available.

We look forward to seeing you there for another great Run the Marsh!

Races Offered

Run 2K Primary - 2KM Preschool - Year 6s

Oct 24, 2026

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Run 2K Secondary - 2KM Secondary

Oct 24, 2026

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Run 5K Open - Adult

Oct 24, 2026

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Run 5K Open - Junior

Oct 24, 2026

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Run the Marsh 2026

Oct 24, 2026

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Walk 3KM Open - Adult

Oct 24, 2026

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Walk 3KM Open - Junior

Oct 24, 2026

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Deans Marsh.

thermostat Temperature

7.7° / 17.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.6° / 13.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:37

nightlight Sunset

18:42

About Deans Marsh

Learn more about the host city, Deans Marsh.

Deans Marsh is a town in Victoria, Australia, located 23 kilometres (14 mi) inland from Lorne. At the 2021 census, Deans Marsh had a population of 368. Deans Marsh is part of the Otway Harvest Trail, with the Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm and the Gentle Annie Berry Gardens nearby. There are three wineries in the area - Blakes Estate, Alt Road and Heroes Vineyard. The Store is located in the centre of the town, servicing locals and tourists with provisions, local produce, alcohol and a cafe. The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is the local Neighbourhood House that provides the community with weekly health and wellbeing classes including Yoga & Pilates; skills workshops, a monthly Community Dinner and annual events including the Deans Marsh Festival. Also located in Deans Marsh is Yan Yan Gurt West, a sheep farm known for its 1880s woolshed and innovative practices in regenerative agriculture and agroforestry.