Event Overview
Afterglow Night Trail Run is a coastal running event on Saturday 5 December 2026 on the Surf Coast near Torquay, Victoria. Distances offered are 21km, 13km and 5km, with both a Day Glow and a Night Glow 5km option listed. The 21km starts at Point Addis and finishes in Torquay, while the 13km begins at Southside and also finishes in Torquay. The event hub and finish area are at Fisherman’s Beach near the Salty Dog Cafe.
What the Course Demands
This course is described as non-technical and well signposted, but it includes sustained up-and-down sections, short climbs and descents, and periods where runners may be navigating in fading light and then full darkness. A head torch is mandatory for competitors. The 13km start area is noted as congested, with an early bottleneck before the field can spread out. There are no distance markers, so pacing relies on prior familiarity or GPS.
Who This Event Suits Best
Afterglow suits runners who are comfortable with evening event logistics, including bus transport to start areas for the 21km and 13km. It can work well for athletes stepping into longer off-road running because the route is positioned as “easy” and non-technical, while still requiring steady movement over varied terrain. The 5km options suit newer participants or those wanting a shorter, timed run based at the event hub.
