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Event Listing: (Register Now before 12 April) - Step into the Wild for Mental Health Coastrek Returns to the Mornington Peninsula: 22 May 2026

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• Interviews Available with Di Westaway OAM / Images here
• Register Now - Before April 12

 

MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VIC – It’s time to trade the gym floor for the ocean breeze. Australia’s iconic team hiking and fundraising challenge, Coastrek, is returning to the nature trails of the stunning Mornington Peninsula on Friday, May 22. With registrations officially closing by April 12, the clock is ticking for teams to lace up and lock in their spot.

Forget "no pain, no gain" Coastrek is built on the "Five Fs": Fun, Fitness, Friends, Fresh Air and Fundraising. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a weekend wanderer, there is a distance designed to challenge and inspire:

• The Fabulous 50km: An epic dawn-to-dusk journey from Cape Schanck Lighthouse to Point Nepean.
• The Thrilling 30km: A spectacular loop starting and finishing at the historic Point Nepean.
• The Terrific 20km: A scenic coastal sprint from Sorrento Front Beach to Point Nepean.

This year, thousands of trekkers will hit the sand to raise vital funds for Beyond Blue. The goal? To prove that movement in nature isn't just a physical workout – regular movement plays an important role in supporting our mental health and wellbeing.

"We're seeing more women realise that getting outdoors and moving in nature isn’t just good for you, it’s transformative," says Di Westaway OAM, Founder of Coastrek. "Time in nature, walking with others, is one of the most powerful ways to reset mentally and physically. It really is the best medicine."

Why Join the 2026 Movement?  Beyond the stunning views of rugged cliffs and secluded bays, participants receive the 12-week Coastrek Training Program and access to a supportive community hosted by the Wild Women Coastrek team. It’s not a race; it’s a shared experience where the only thing that matters is crossing the finish line together.

• WHAT:
  Coastrek Mornington Peninsula 2026
• REGISTER BY:
  Sunday, 12 April 2026 https://www.coastrek.com.au/events-mornington-peninsula-vic 
• EVENT DAY: Friday, 22 May 2026
• WHERE:             
  Choose to hike 50km from Cape Schanck to Point Nepean
  30km loop starting and finishing at Point Nepean, or 
  20km from Sorrento to Point Nepean

• TEAMS: Groups of 2 or more
• CHARITY PARTNER: Beyond Blue - every step taken helps ensure Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service is there for people across Australia whenever they need it.

Registrations for Coastrek Mornington Peninsula start from $125 per person and registration is now open, closing on April 12, 2026.

Since the first event was held in 2009, over 90,000 trekkers have trained and completed a Coastrek challenge, improving their own health and wellbeing and raising over $57 million for charity.

 

 

 

About us:

About Coastrek

Coastrek is Australia’s iconic team hiking and fundraising challenge. Since Coastrek’s first event in 2009 over 90,000 people have trained and completed a Coastrek challenge and raised over $57 million for respected Australian charities including the Fred Hollows Foundation, the Heart Foundation and Beyond Blue. Visit www.coastrek.com.au. Coastrek was founded by Wild Women On Top, with the goal of championing women in the outdoors. Today participants from all walks of life enjoy the exhilaration of a Coastrek Event Day, and the camaraderie of taking part together.

 

About Beyond Blue 

Beyond Blue provides mental health information, support and advice to help everyone feel better earlier and stay well. Last year more than 300,000 people contacted Beyond Blue’s free, confidential, 24/7 Support Service. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support.

Contact details:

 

For more information, contact:

Marlene Richardson, GasbagPR | 0409 888 218 | [email protected]