The West Gate Tunnel is nearly complete, and Discovery Day is your once-in-a- generation opportunity to run or walk parts of the tunnel before it opens to traffic later this year.
Discovery Day will take place on Sunday 16 November. In addition to the walk and run, there’s also food, entertainment and free family-friendly activities for the kids hosted at Yarraville Gardens.
Please note this is an accessible run and walk event, no skateboards, scooters, rollerblades or bicycles will be permitted on the course.
Registrations
Spots are limited so be sure to register early to secure your place!
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Key dates
Local Community registration (access code required) opens: 9am on Monday 20 October 2025
General Public registration opens: 9am on Friday 24 October 2025
Paid Run (8km) – 7am to 8am
An exclusive 8km run, through the West Gate Tunnel and elevated freeway.
The run registration fee is $58 pp (+$4.40 for bib postage).
The registration fee will raise funds for our charity partners: Community Bike Hub and West Welcome Wagon, supporting their work in the community.
Refunds are not available unless the run is cancelled.
Wheelchair participants are welcome, please confirm this option as part of your registration.
Minimum age for runners is 10 years old.
Younger children can be registered as a pram/stroller participant at no additional cost.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Free Walk (2.5km) – 10am - 5pm
A family-friendly, accessible 2.5km walk through the West Gate Tunnel and closed roads.
The walk is free to attend.
There are no age restrictions but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must be registered to take part.