{"id":49259,"date":"2021-03-15T14:36:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T06:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runnerstribe.com\/?p=49259"},"modified":"2024-09-18T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T01:22:00","slug":"the-trail-running-series-returns-with-special-focus-on-social-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runnerstribe.com\/latest-news\/the-trail-running-series-returns-with-special-focus-on-social-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"THE TRAIL RUNNING SERIES RETURNS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON SOCIAL FUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entries are now open to the much-anticipated return of the Trail Running Series for 2021; conducted by event management leaders Rapid Ascent.<\/p>\n

Heading into its\u2019 eleventh year, the Series features five trail run races at a range of beautiful wilderness locations all within an hour\u2019s drive of Melbourne. Races are held from June through to October.<\/p>\n

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An added focus of this years\u2019 Series will be on social interaction and getting the trail running community back together again after an event hiatus last year.<\/p>\n

In 2020, the Trail Running Series featured just two virtual trail running races due to COVID-19, so Rapid Ascent is looking forward to welcoming runners back to the trails, fresh-air and natural landscapes, with an emphasis on reconnecting with one another.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see the trail running community reconnect at the Series; to catch up with old and new friends, and share these amazing runs and race experiences together,\u201d said General Manager Sam Maffett.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cTrail running brings people together and offers more than just the enjoyment on the trails \u2013 it\u2019s the endorphins, the fitness and health opportunities, and most importantly the friendly social vibes and friendships that we all missed last year,\u201d said Maffett.<\/p>\n

The Series revolutionised trail running in Australia by taking it to the masses and continues to lead the way as one of Australia\u2019s most popular trail running events.<\/p>\n

Each event features a short course race that varies in length between 5km and 7km, a medium course race of between 10km and 15km and a long course race that starts at 15km and extends to 23km at its longest. Competitors can enter all races or choose just the races that suit them.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Series includes:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>RACE 1 Yarra Bend<\/b><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Sunday 6 June:<\/strong>\u00a05km \/ 11km \/ 15km<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>RACE 2 Smiths Gully<\/b><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Sunday 11 July<\/strong>: 7km \/ 14km \/ 18km<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>RACE 3 Anglesea<\/b><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Sunday 8 August:<\/strong>\u00a08km \/ 15km \/ 23km\u00a0and NEW Friendly 4km<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>RACE 4 Werribee Gorge<\/b><\/a>\u00a0(NEW VENUE) –\u00a0Sunday 19 Sept:<\/strong>\u00a06km \/ 9km \/ 14km<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>RACE 5 Silvan<\/b><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Sunday 17 October<\/strong>: 7km \/ 15km \/ 21km and Kids Run<\/p>\n

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