Runners, swimmers and riders are gearing up for a big weekend off the beaten track at Crusoe Reservoir.
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Hosted by In2Adventure, on Saturday the TreX Goldfields Cross Triathlon will take place, followed by the Goldfields Trail Run Festival on Sunday.
"They are separate events, but are part of one multi-sport festival," event director Robyn Lazenby said.
TreX Goldfields on Saturday includes a range of triathlon and duathlon events.
One of the main differences between this event and a regular triathlon is its off-road setting.
"Riding and running off-road can be a lot more challenging than flat ground," Lazenby said.
On Sunday athletes will challenge themselves in the trail run across multiple distance categories.
There will be an array of individuals at the event, some experienced champions, through to others who might be embarking on their first ever event.
Regardless, the aim of the weekend is to get active and enjoy nature in the great outdoors.
"Whether the goal is to win, just finish the course or to simply have some fun, It's about taking the opportunity to have a fantastic outdoor experience," Lazenby said.
The event will be held throughout Crusoe Reservoir, Bendigo Regional Park, No. 7 Park and the challenging Big Hill.
"All those areas provide an amazing setting for the athletes, they will be outdoors enjoying the lovely scenery," Lazenby said.
Bendigo runner Melissa Barnes will be in action this weekend.
"I went on my first trail run a month ago and fell in love with it," Barnes said.
"There's nothing like running through a natural setting, it's quite special and relaxing."
Saturday events
- Standard: 1500m Swim | 30k MTB | 10k Trail Run
- Standard Duathlon: 30k MTB | 10k Trail Run
- Standard AquaBike: 1500m Swim | 30k MTB
- Sprint: 400m Swim | 10k MTB | 5k Trail Run
- Sprint Duathlon: 10k MTB | 5k Trail Run
- Sprint AquaBike: 400m Swim | 10k MTB
- Junior|Teaser: 200m Swim | 5k MTB | 1k Trail Run
- Dirt Kids: 50m Swim | 3k MTB | 500m Trail Run
Sunday events
- Half Marathon
- 11k
- 5k
- Kids Mud Rats
For more information visit https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/bendigo-trail-run-festival/.
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