Trail Run Wine Weekend · 13–15 November 2026 · Big Hill Events × Tour de Trails
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Everything you need for the weekend at Mount Avoca Winery: getting there, camping, the full schedule, course maps and food.
Thanks for entering the inaugural Trail Run Wine weekend with Big Hill Events and Tour de Trails.
Rohin and Chris are really excited about hosting this weekend on the picturesque grounds of the Mount Avoca Winery and through the Pyrenees National Park, with all the views, experiences and trails it has to offer.
Year one of any event is a huge undertaking, and of course it’s not just Chris and Rohin behind all this. The winery team, the event teams, the volunteers and the vendors are all coming together to make this happen.
It’s a weekend designed around community, so please don’t be a stranger. Come and cheer on all the other events, get involved in the little fun bits and generally be part of what will make this an annual event to look forward to year after year.
Below are all the bits you need to know for your event weekend.
01 GETTING THERE
The best way to get to the winery from Avoca is by taking Vinoca Road, just past the football oval, and then turning left onto Moates Lane. The winery main entry is just to the right where the bitumen ends.
The Event Village and campsites open at 1:00pm Friday, and Rego opens at 3:00pm Friday.
When you arrive, check the Site map in the Maps section below for the main winery entry, Event Village and camping with parking.
02 THE VENUE: MOUNT AVOCA WINERY
Mount Avoca is a fully organic winery. Please clean your shoes and bikes before you arrive so we don’t spread unwanted grass seeds into the winery. There will also be a bike and shoe bath on site.
Please only enter the grapevines on the courses, with no wandering through other areas.
03 YOUR WEEKEND BASE: CAMPING AND GLAMPING
CAMPING
If you’ve booked camping, you’re free to set up in the Camping / Parking area as you see fit. There’s plenty of room, but please try to keep some sort of grid or order to it if you can.
GLAMPING
You have the very best dam-side spots! We’ll have your names on the glamping tents.
CAMP FIRES
Please only put fires in the fire pits provided. It’s a bit of a BYO or collect-your-own wood scenario for the camping area.
BBQ
There’s an electric and a gas BBQ beside the rotunda that you’re free to use.
TOILETS
We’ll leave plenty of toilet paper at them, but if you see one running out please let us know.
DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the event and camping areas, but must stay on a lead at all times as neighbouring properties have sheep.
SHOWERS
We’re supplying some organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash, but please bring your own biodegradable soap as well, as Mount Avoca is a working vineyard. Please only use organic or biodegradable products to protect the winery ecosystem.
04 FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE
| FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER | |
| 11:00am | Mount Avoca Winery Cellar Door opens |
| 1:00pm | Event Village and campsites open |
| 3:00pm | Rego opens |
| 3:00pm | XCO mountain bike course opens for practice |
| 6:00pm | DJ chill music mix at the fire pit in the village until 8:00pm |
| 6:00pm | Mountain Bike XCC Short Course heats start (3 heats at 10 mins + 1 lap) |
| 7:10pm | Mountain Bike XCC Short Course finals, Men’s and Women’s (15 mins + 1 lap) |
| 8:00pm | Village closes |
| SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER | |
| 6:00am | Rego opens, coffee opens and food vendor opens |
| 7:30am | 42km Shiraz Trail Run |
| 7:30am | 27km Merlot Trail Run |
| 8:30am | 10km Sauv Blanc Trail Run |
| 9:00am | 5km Chardy Trail Run |
| 10:30am | MTB course opens for practice |
| 11:00am | Mount Avoca Winery Cellar Door Bar opens |
| 12:30pm | 2.5km Family Verjuice Kids Run |
| 1:00pm | XCO MTB Group 1 starts |
| 2:45pm | XCO MTB Group 2 starts |
| From 6:30pm | Dinner, entertainment and fire pit |
| 8:00pm | Mount Avoca Winery Cellar Door Bar closes and food truck service ends |
| 8:00pm | Saturday Night Wine Mile Time Trial (WMTT) (1.6km), with acoustic music and ute bar under the Blackbutt Tree |
| SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER | |
| 7:00am | Rego opens, coffee opens and food vendor opens |
| 7:00–8:00am | Course open for practice, runners and riders |
| 8:00am | 21km Cab Sav Laps Relay (teams of 3, 2 or solo) (7km x 3) |
| 9:00am | 5km Semillon Trail Run |
| 11:00am | Mount Avoca Winery Cellar Door Bar opens |
| 11:00am | XCO MTB Group 1 starts (7km) |
| 12:45pm | XCO MTB Group 2 starts (7km) |
05 COURSE MAPS
Find the course map for your event on its event page.
| 42km Shiraz Trail Marathon | View map → |
| 27km Merlot Trail Run | View map → |
| 10km Sauv Blanc Trail Run | View map → |
| 5km Chardy Trail Run | View map → |
| 2.5km Family Verjuice Kids Run | View map → |
| 1.6km Wine Mile Time Trial | View map → |
| 21km Cab Sav Laps Relay | View map → |
| 5km Semillon Trail Run | View map → |
The site map shows the main winery entry, Event Village and camping with parking, plus the swimming dam, firepit, Wine Mile Time Trial start and Eco-Luxe Lodges. Tap either map to open it full size.
06 MANDATORY GEAR: 27KM AND 42KM
To keep everyone safe on course, all 27km and 42km runners must carry the mandatory gear below for the whole event.
MOBILE PHONE
- 27km and 42km: Mandatory. Make sure it’s fully charged before you start.
- 42km: You must also carry a fully charged USB charger or battery bank.
WATER CARRYING CAPACITY
- 42km: Minimum 2L
- 27km: Minimum 1L
THERMAL TOP LAYER
- 42km: Mandatory to bring to the event site. Race management will decide the night before, based on the weather, whether it must be carried on course. Have it ready at the event site so you’re prepared if the call is made.
SNAKE BANDAGE
- Mandatory: Minimum 1
- Recommended: 2
LIQUID RECEPTACLE / CUP
- Required for water, electrolytes and cola at aid stations. This is a cup-free event.
- The only exception is the dedicated wine station, where cups are provided!
SEAM-SEALED WET WEATHER JACKET
- Must be fully seam-sealed, waterproof construction.
07 ON-COURSE NUTRITION: FUELLED BY INFINIT NUTRITION
We’re excited to be partnering with INFINIT Nutrition for TRW!
INFINIT Carb & Electrolyte Mix will be available at on-course aid stations. It gives you carbohydrates for energy, plus electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium) to keep you hydrated and replace the minerals you lose through sweat.
08 FOOD ON SITE
TEMPO ON WHEELS
Tempo on Wheels will be with us on race days (14–15 November), serving freshly cooked pizzas from their award-winning pizza chef, plus electrolytes, cold-pressed juices and protein balls. Bring cash on race day.
IC COFFEE
IC Coffee will be serving coffee, iced coffee, hot chocolate, iced chocolate, soft drinks, bags of mixed lollies and a range of toasties.
09 MT AVOCA WINERY CELLAR DOOR
Be sure to head into the Mt Avoca Winery cellar door to taste and buy locally produced organic wine. If you prefer a beer, Bells Beach Brewing have provided Pale Ale, Draught and Alcohol Free options available to purchase at the cellar door!
The Cellar Door Bar is open across the weekend. Check the schedule above for times.
10 NEARBY AND IN TOWN
JUST DOWN THE ROAD
Blue Pyrenees Estate: just 1.5km from Mount Avoca. Here’s what’s on offer at their Cellar Door:
Coffee and cake served from 10:00am
Food served from 11:30am–3:30pm
| Pulled brisket and slaw roll | $18 |
| Veggie burger and slaw roll | $17 |
| Blue Pyrenees Estate platter | $38 pp |
| Group platters (12 people and over) | $45 pp |
| Desserts | $14 |
WHERE TO EAT IN AVOCA
Jo’s Family Bistro: at the Avoca Golf and Bowls Club. Hearty, well-priced meals. Bookings recommended.
The Avoca Hotel: the go-to pub for lunch and dinner, with a great local Pyrenees wine list. Bookings essential.
Pyrenees Pies & Takeaway: award-winning hot pies, pasties and traditional fish and chips.
COFFEE AND QUICK BITES
O&L Cafe: east side, bottom of the main street, for breakfast and lunch.
Home Made Cafe: east side, middle of town, for coffee, sweets and light meals.
Gert’s Coffee Van: bottom of town, for takeaway coffee, snacks and sweet treats.
COOKING YOUR OWN?
There’s a high-quality local butcher right in town if a BBQ is on the agenda.
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT MOUNT AVOCA.
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