The Heathcote Community Games and Athletics Bendigo organised an off-road marathon on the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail, which stretches from Bendigo to Heathcote. Following the path of the original railway in 1888, the trail passes through spectacular natural bushland, farmland and waterways. Completed for cycling, walking and recreational running in 2015 the O’Keefe provides the opportunity to get off the bitumen but on a not so daunting surface for those who are either off-road or road running enthusiasts. See the video here to view more of this amazing trail.