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25.01.2022 Merry Christmas, Challengers! May you all be injury free, be in good company ... and give / receive some excellent running or riding kit See you in 2021!Merry Christmas, Challengers! May you all be injury free, be in good company ... and give / receive some excellent running or riding kit See you in 2021!

24.01.2022 Hats off to Ness from Join The Crew who fulfilled a commitment to herself by walking the 10km O'Keefe Challenge course on the weekend (whilst maintaining social distancing and safety guidelines, of course!) Kirsten and our O'Keefe Challenge team members popped some signage along the 5km and 10km courses yesterday to help those wanting to try a 'virtual' Challenge. Nice one Ness

23.01.2022 Hello Challengers, We hope you’re keeping safe during this rather unusual year. You certainly don’t need to read any more about COVID here from us, but we want to share with you a quick event update on our 'Light The Trail Social Night Ride' planned for October 23. Yes! we are tentatively preparing to hold our event this October, we have timings set for decision making and potential COVID Safe Event changes. To read more, click on the link in the comments >>

20.01.2022 Strava has released the results of a survey of 25,000 Strava athletes to understand exactly: "Why we run" What do you think? Do these findings resonate with you? Link >>... https://whywerun.strava.com/ See more

19.01.2022 It’s hot out there folks - but a cool thing you can do is mark Friday April 30 (Night Ride) and Sunday May 2 in your diaries for this year’s event. We’d love you to join us for this COVID-Safe race! Visit our website to enter.

18.01.2022 [Marketing Intern Wanted!] We’re seeking a marketing intern to help keep our social media, website and emails humming along for some events we've got coming up. At $20 p/hr, the gig is up to five hours per week until the end of April. (We know it ain’t much, but it’s better than nothing).... Totally flexible working arrangements - we just need you to get the job done and done well. Interest in Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and / or running beneficial (but not essential). Skills and experience in Facebook, Insta, MailChimp, Wordpress and Photoshop beneficial (but not essential). Download our PD (PDF) and get in touch > https://be643a64-0903-4419-aae8-b26b25f76aad.usrfiles.com/

17.01.2022 We’ve been thrilled with the response and our team of volunteers have been busy compiling all of these efforts that have come in across Strava, Email, Instagram and Facebook. A marvellous effort from everyone who completed a Virtual O’Keefe Challenge by walking or running 5km or more to date! (Remember, we're still taking 'Virtual Runs and Walks' until midnight Sunday May 3 2020.)... Here's a list of those who have sent in their info so far >> https://www.theokeefe.com.au/2020/04/20/virtual-challengers/

17.01.2022 Congratulations Challengers! Over 40 of you have walked, jogged or run your own ‘virtual’ O’Keefe Challenge. We’ve loved seeing the beautiful messages and happy smiles on all of the faces of people getting out in their local areas and getting some exercise. ... (Psst ... and there’s still time - you can complete the Virtual Challenge anytime before midnight May 3! Head to website for details).

16.01.2022 Sometimes a little competition goes a long way to producing great runs. Last year, Jamie Cook and Leon Griffin were shoulder-to-shoulder for almost the entire 42.2km marathon course. "Cookie" outkicked "Griffo" as they entered the finishing area for the win. No matter your level, we encourage you to challenge a friend or challenge yourself in this year's O'Keefe Challenge - 17 & 19 April 2020.

15.01.2022 [EVENT UPDATE] Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice Statement - 14 March The health and wellbeing of our O'Keefe Challenge participants, volunteers, family, friends and the Bendigo and Heathcote communities are our highest priority.... We have been monitoring the information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant trusted global authorities since news of the virus first emerged. The O'Keefe Rail Trail Marathon Inc team are now reviewing the best options for this event and we ask for your understanding and patience at this time. Updated advice will be provided to participants, enewsletter subscribers and on our website in due course. We encourage you to subscribe to our email updates to remain informed. Click here to subscribe > (http://eepurl.com/c-Md5f)

14.01.2022 Take on our Virtual O'Keefe Challenge this weekend and anytime until midnight May 3! Just run or walk 5km or more and share with us some proof to be a part of this celebration of healthy living and the Heathcote Dementia Village. Pop on to our website for more info!

14.01.2022 Keeping your distance from others ain't too much of a problem on the open sections of the picturesque O'Keefe Rail Trail. Challenge yourself to take the journey between Bendigo and Heathcote as part of the O'Keefe Challenge: 30 April + 2 May 2021.

14.01.2022 Oh yeah! Entries are now open for the 2021 O'Keefe Challenge!! Choose your challenge: Be it a marathon or our 5km run/walk event for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance. OR grab some friends and workmates and take on a relay! OR grab experience the trail by night with our social ride!... Head to our website now - https://www.theokeefe.com.au - book it in early and save $$$

13.01.2022 We admit it’s not as exciting as usual, but it’s a start. Good luck with your virtual challenges! Stay safe. Stay local. ... Send us your ‘proof’ to [email protected]

12.01.2022 Heads-up: Upgrade Works are currently underway on the O’Keefe Rail Trail, between Wilkie Rd Junortoun and Longlea Ln, Longlea. This should take the next ten days or so (weather dependant). Click the link below for further details >>

12.01.2022 Beat the price rise! Early bird pricing ends midnight this Sunday 26th January. The O'Keefe Challenge will be held on 17 & 19 April 2020 between Bendigo and Heathcote. On offer is a Social Night Ride, Marathon, Ekiden Relay, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Mile and 500m Kids Dash.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Bendigo athlete and past O’Keefe Challenger, Andy Buchanan, on his selection into the Australian Half Marathon team! Andy captained the winning O’Keefe Challenge Ekiden relay team in 2019; and has also coached school Ekiden relay teams in the past, too. Best of luck

08.01.2022 2020 Night Ride cancelled, we look ahead to 2021. Full details on our website > https://www.theokeefe.com.au/2020//17/night-ride-cancelled/ In the light of the Victorian Government restrictions on public gatherings, the 2020 O'Keefe Challenge Night Ride has been cancelled.... We - the Committee behind the event - believe this is the most appropriate decision based on the Victorian Government's Regional Roadmap that currently indicates that a maximum gathering of ten people for the planned date of our event. We are naturally very disappointed and hope that everyone is able to join us on 30 April and 2 May 2021.

07.01.2022 We advise that the 2020 O'Keefe Challenge has been CANCELLED. Full details at our website, including refunds options, our planned Light The Trail Night Ride in October 2020 and our 2021 O'Keefe Challenge dates. Visit > https://www.theokeefe.com.au

07.01.2022 Great news with bikes on buses available between Bendigo and Heathcote.

06.01.2022 That feeling when you beat the price rise! Enter before midnight Monday March 9 and book your challenge today.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail who have led a two-year restoration project for this historic railway wagon on the O'Keefe Rail Trail. We hope people will now enjoy passing by this wagon - which is over half a century old - yet looking absolutely splendid!

05.01.2022 Wanting to prep for The O'Keefe Challenge, but not sure about the smoke and the air quality? The best guide we've found (shared to us by the legends at The Running Company Ballarat) is this chart by the NSW Health website. Locally, you can use the app 'Plume' on your phone to get real-time indications of air quality.... Please note that running or riding in some conditions can do more harm than good, so please take care out there!

01.01.2022 Give me a trail among the gum trees ... follow the spectacular O'Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote, as it weaves its way through bushland, open fields, farms, and past Lake Eppalock.