Run the Maine

02/09/2026

Meet Nick Wiese — back for his 5th Run The Maine, with his best mate Roger by his side. 🐾

Nick's Run The Maine story started about five years ago, when this was his very first half marathon. He's been hooked ever since — and these days, training means getting Roger out for a run too. "It's just good to get out there together," he says.

This year Nick's tackling the Grainger Legal Half Marathon — 21km from Maldon into Castlemaine. He reckons the run into Muckleford is the highlight: "the paddocks open up and, on a nice day, you get a beautiful view across the landscape."

Roger will join him for training and most of the course — but dogs aren't allowed on the oval, so Nick's partner will scoop him up before the finish line. Nick crosses solo, then goes straight to find his mate.

What keeps Nick coming back? The people. "There are older runners, younger runners — a real mix of people. It's a really good event for all sorts of runners."

His advice for anyone thinking about it: "Just get out and do it... I don't think you'll regret it."

📍 Castlemaine, VIC | Friday 25 September 2026
Register at runthemaine.org

02/09/2026

Come on! Give it a go!! Ella Hayes is running the 10K - for Dhelkaya and for herself. Whatever your reason, it's time to commit! Come and sign up!

28/08/2026

She's swapping the half marathon for the hills 👀

Last year, Ella Hayes ran our point-to-point half from Maldon and fell in love with the course. This year she's lining up for the Verve Running 10km through Walmer Forest — hills and all, and she's never run that stretch before.

Ella used to work at Dhelkaya Health as a physio assistant, so she knows exactly what this community turns out for every September.

Her advice if you're on the fence? Just give it a go. Run it, walk it, jog it — there's a course for however you want to move, and a safe, happy community waiting either way.

📍 10km, Walmer Forest Loop
🗓️ Friday 25 September 2026

24/08/2026

Nearly sold out. All aboard while you still can.

The Grainger Legal Half Marathon is one of a kind — Australia's only steam train start, carrying you from Castlemaine to Maldon before you point-to-point it back through the goldfields. It's an experience before you've even hit the start line.

We're already 70% full and spots are moving fast — this one's on track to sell out before race day.

Don't miss your seat on the train. Grab your spot now — link in bio.

23/08/2026

Tonight’s the last night for Early Bird entries! Run! 😁🏃

Link in bio.

That Early Bird feeling doesn't last. Early Bird pricing closes midnight this Sunday 23 August — your last chance to lock in your spot before prices go up.

Just over 4 weeks until we're all back at Camp Reserve (or climbing aboard that steam train to Maldon!). Whether you're running, walking, or a bit of both — now's the time to commit. Sign up, rope in a mate, and start the countdown.

Half Marathon, 10km or 5km — every entry helps Dhelkaya Health keep doing what they do for this community.

Don't wait — link in bio. 🔗

23/08/2026

Invited the night before. Said yes on a whim. Turned up not even sure she could call herself a runner.

Niamh from Gisborne wasn't planning on the Goldfields Medical Botanical Gardens 5km run/walk — her mate talked her into it last minute. "Gotta live spontaneously," she figured.

She's not a runner. Walked bits, jogged bits, had an absolute go. And loved every second.

"I gave it a good red hot go — that's all that matters."

Whatever your pace, whatever your level, the 5km's for you too. May as well just do it.

23/08/2026

Last call for Early Bird entries! Prices go up tonight at midnight!

Get that Early Bird feeling while it lasts. ⏰

Early Bird pricing ends midnight Sunday 23 August. Just over 4 weeks to race day — lock in your spot now before prices jump.

Half Marathon, 10km, 5km. Run it, walk it, your call.

Sign up via the link in bio before Sunday.

22/08/2026

Get that Early Bird feeling while it lasts. ⏰

Early Bird pricing ends midnight Sunday 23 August. Just over 4 weeks to race day — lock in your spot now before prices jump.

Half Marathon, 10km, 5km. Run it, walk it, your call.

Sign up via the link in bio before Sunday.

21/08/2026

That Early Bird feeling doesn't last. Early Bird pricing closes midnight this Sunday 23 August — your last chance to lock in your spot before prices go up.

Just over 4 weeks until we're all back at Camp Reserve (or climbing aboard that steam train to Maldon!). Whether you're running, walking, or a bit of both — now's the time to commit. Sign up, rope in a mate, and start the countdown.

Half Marathon, 10km or 5km — every entry helps Dhelkaya Health keep doing what they do for this community.

Don't wait — link in bio. 🔗

20/08/2026

Came up from Melbourne, stayed at her boyfriend's place — but honestly, she was more excited for the run.

It was Rose's first Run The Maine, lining up for the Verve Running 10km Challenge through Walmer Forest. Nervous, excited, no idea how she'd go.

What got her over the line? The people. "I think it's beautiful how many people want to support and be here."

Her advice for anyone on the fence about their first race: "Life is too short — give it a crack."

New to Run The Maine this year? Consider this your sign.