THE PUB TO PUB
SEPTEMBER 20
When we started the Pub to Pub, it was just a small community fun run. Since then, it has quickly grown into one of Victoria’s most loved fun runs, all while keeping that authentic grassroots vibe. Race, run, or walk at your own pace; it is simply about getting out there and moving.
Our 2025 event, only our second, exceeded all expectations. We were blown away by the participation, the energy, and the atmosphere. We are so grateful to everyone who hit the course, enjoyed the scenery, and celebrated at the finish line. That is what the Pub to Pub story is all about: shaking off the winter, getting out there and moving, and basking in the finish line moment with friends.
Are you in? Is this your year? Challenge yourself, grab some mates, and join us for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community. And of course, there’s nothing like celebrating your achievement with a well-earned beer at the finish line!
WHAT IS THE PUB TO PUB
The Pub to Pub is more than just a run; it's a chance to connect with like-minded people, explore the beautiful countryside, and support local businesses. So, gather your mates and family and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a bit of Lanny community spirit.
Choose from three exciting options: the Junior Bolt, a short and sweet 1.5km run for the little ones; the Pub to Pub, a 7.5km course that takes you from Romsey to Lancefield; or the Pub to Pub to Pub, a challenging 15km out-and-back course.
After completing your chosen distance, reward yourself with a well-deserved post-run beer and BBQ at the historic Lancefield Hotel. It's the perfect way to celebrate your achievement and soak up the festive atmosphere.
EVENTS
PUB TO PUB TO PUB
DISTANCE: 15km | TIME: 9 am | LOCATION: Lancefield Hotel
| DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER
The Pub to Pub to Pub starts outside the Lancefield Hotel. When the whistle blows, participants head south along the Federation Trail towards Romsey. This car-free, rail-trail-style track runs adjacent to the main road between Lancefield and Romsey, with hard-packed pea gravel underfoot, making it light and easy to run.
After the first 2km, you will tackle a series of small rolling hills that continue until you reach the outskirts of Romsey at the 5km mark. From there, the trail gradually descends as you take a loop around the local Lions Park, pass the 1860 Romsey Hotel, and begin the return journey back along the Federation Trail.
The course features a steady climb out of Romsey until about the 10km mark, followed by a lovely downhill stretch that leads straight back to the Lancefield Hotel. Here, feeling on top of the world, you can celebrate completing the full 15km with a well-earned beer and soak up the finish-line atmosphere.
PUB TO PUB
DISTANCE: 7.5km | TIME: 10 am | LOCATION: 1860 Romsey Hotel
DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER
The Pub to Pub starts outside the 1860 Romsey Hotel. When the run starts, participants head east along the Federation Trail towards Lancefield. This car-free, rail-trail-style track runs adjacent to the main road, with hard-packed pea gravel underfoot, making it light and easy to run.
The course features gentle rolling hills in the first few kilometres, giving way to a gradual descent as you approach Lancefield. The 7.5km course offers a scenic, straightforward route, perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels.
Finish at the Lancefield Hotel, where a well-earned beer and post-run celebration await.
JUNIOR BOLT
DISTANCE: 1.5km | TIME: 8.00 am | LOCATION: Lancefield Hotel
DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER
The Junior Bolt is designed for the little tackers. Starting outside the Lancefield Hotel, young participants head along the Federation Trail for approximately 750 meters to Beckermans Lane, then turn around and head back to the finish.
This car-free, rail-trail-style course is perfect for kids aged 3 to 12. It gives them a fun, safe challenge that is just the right distance to get them moving and engaged, without being too long. The fully sealed surface makes it easy to run or walk, and the course is fully free of traffic.
Finish back at the Lancefield Hotel, where kids can celebrate completing their first fun run and enjoy the vibrant event atmosphere with friends and family.
Parents/guardians are able to run with their children free of charge.
REGISTER AS A TEAM
Pub to Pub Team Classification – Brand New This Year!
This year, we’re excited to introduce team entries to the Pub to Pub! Now you can enter under a team name and compete together across all three events.
Get creative with your team name and outfits. This is your chance to stand out, have fun, and maybe even win multiple prizes! Here’s how it works:
BUILDING YOUR TEAM
TEAM SIZE
Each team must have at least 5 members, but the more the merrier!
Teams can (but don’t have to) include runners across all events – Pub to Pub, Pub to Pub to Pub, and the Junior Bolt.
THE LIGHTNING LEAGUE PRIZE
FASTEST TEAM
The fastest team is determined by adding together the finishing positions of your team’s best 5 runners across all three events. Example:
Pub to Pub: 3rd and 10th // Pub to Pub to Pub: 20th // Junior Bolt: 6th and 8th
Team Score: 3 + 10 + 20 + 6 + 8 = 47
The team with the lowest total score wins.
THE ADAMS FAMILY AWARD
THE LARGEST TEAM AWARD!
The team with the most members will also be recognised. Bring your friends, family, and anyone who loves a run and a laugh!
THE TEAM WITH THE MOST FLAIR
THE BEST-DRESSED / MOST STYLISH TEAM AWARD!
The best-dressed / most stylish team award!
Show off your creativity and team spirit!
Whether you’re in coordinated costumes, themed outfits, or full-on glamour, this award is for the team that runs with the most flair.
| Registration | Junior Bolt | Pub to Pub | Pub to Pub to Pub |
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| EARLY BIRD Ends May 16 | $20 | $40 | $50 |
| STANDARD Ends Sept 19 | $25 | $50 | $60 |
| LAST MINUTE – ON THE DAY Ends Sept 20 | $30 | $60 | $70 |
AWESOME MERCH NOW AVAILABLE.
The Pub 2 Pub range combines a vintage-style tee and a warm, easy-wear hoodie, both featuring the Lancefield Pub to Pub graphic. Designed for comfort from start line to finish, it’s gear that suits both the run and the social side after. Merchandise can be purchased during registration. If buying later, you’ll need your registration number to access it through the Event Store.
COURSE RECORDS
Here are the current course records from previous years. Do you think you can beat them this year?
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PUB TO PUB: MEN
Daniel Rebbechi - 00:28:30
Record achieved in 2025
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PUB TO PUB: WOMEN
Annouk Seccull - 00:32:21
Record achieved in 2024
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PUB TO PUB TO PUB: MEN
Shaun McCarthy - 00:58:06
Record achieved in 2025
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PUB TO PUB TO PUB: WOMEN
Marnie Fitzgerald - 1:02:49
Record achieved in 2025
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JUNIOR BOLT: BOYS
Archie Hindson - 00:07:11
Record achieved in 2025
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JUNIOR BOLT: GIRLS
Siena Keramaris - 00:07:35
Record achieved in 2025
FAQs
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Yes, there will be a bus shuttle from Lancefield Hotel to Romsey 1860 if you are just participating in the Pub to Pub and need a lift to Romsey.
Lancefield Departure: 9:30am
Romsey Arrival: 9:45am
Please register for the bus here for FREE to make sure you have a place.
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Yes, this is a fully timed event. Don’t worry if you’re not at the front at the start, because your time will only start when you cross the start line.
All finish times will be recorded and available to see after the finish.
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Yes, we have 2 drink/aid stations out on the course. 1 situated on Boundary Road, exactly halfway between Lancefield and Romsey.
There will be complimentary water, hydration mix drinks, sweet snacks and fruit, and some minor first aid supplies.
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Not at all! Run, jog, or walk — go at whatever pace feels right for you.
This is a "Fun Run," but the main goal is simply to get out there and enjoy the distance with friends or family.
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Junior Bolt - Kids must be over 2 and under 12 years old. Parents are welcome to join their children on the course, but it is not compulsory.
Pub to Pub - Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Pub to Pub to Pub - Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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You can collect your numbers at the following times:
Saturday 19th: 3pm - 6pm Lancefield Hotel
Sunday 20th: 6am - 10am Lancefield Hotel
NOTES ABOUT BIBS:
Your bib is fitted with a timing chip. It will start recording your time when you cross the start line, so no need to rush at the start line!
Bibs will NOT be posted out prior to the event.
All participants must wear their bib on their front during the event at all times.
Any participant not wearing a bib during the event will be asked to leave the event course.
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We will be awarding overall place getters in each event (1st, 2nd, 3rd): Male and Female will each receive a medal and a prize from our sponsors.
If the course record should be broken, we will be awarding a trophy to the new record holder.
Presentations will take place at 11:30am at the Lancefield Hotel.
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Each event, except Junior Bolt, will feature wave starts to allow spacing out on the course. Each wave will set off at short intervals.
7.5km Pub to Pub
WAVE 1: Faster than 40 minutes
WAVE 2: Slower than 40 minutes
15km Pub to Pub to Pub
WAVE 1: Less than 1:15 hours
WAVE 2: Slower than 1:15 hours
All results are taken on ‘net time’, meaning that a participant’s time begins when they cross the timing mat at the start line and will stop when they cross the finishing mat.
We ask that faster runners self-seed towards the front of the event and those who are slower or intend to walk self-seed towards later waves.
Participants in the Junior Bolt will all start together.
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There are toilets available both inside the Lancefield Hotel (Pub to Pub to Pub) and public toilets in the main street of Lancefield (Crn High St and The Crescent).
At Romsey, inside the 1860 pub (Pub to Pub) and Public Toilets adjacent to the pub in the Lions Park.
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We will be providing a gallery of event photos that will be free to download after the event.
Will also have a photographer dedicated to capturing every runner and there will an opportunity to purchase an individual photo taken of you. Expect an email within 48 hours after the event.
Otherwise, you can visit the website to download event photos.
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There will be ample parking around the streets of Lancefield without any parking restrictions on a Sunday, all walking distance from the start.
The same applies for Romsey, ample parking street side without restrictions on a Sunday.
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No Bikes permitted on the course
Sorry, but there are NO DOGS permitted on the course (assistance dogs excepted).
Parms are welcome on the course!
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Yep, no need to stress, we will have a coffee truck at the Lancefield Hotel and be serving coffee out of the 1860 Hotel in Romsey too.
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There will be a BBQ available for everyone to purchase food outside the Lancefield Hotel in the event Village.
Be sure to pop inside the Lancefield Hotel for a meal and to receive special PUB to PUB finishes priced beers, only in your OFFICIAL finishers 2025 glass!
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All corner marshals will be able to assist in basic first aid and will have a phone to contact the event organiser in case of an emergency.
Official first aid and medical services will be based at the Event Village in Lancefield and will respond to any emergency calls.
If you are injured or see someone who needs medical help, stop to check on them. Then, send the next available person to alert the nearest event marshal, who will contact medical support.
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Up until 2 weeks (7th of September) before you can request a full refund. Unfortunately 14 days before the event we have ordered your personalised bib number and custom finisher’s glass. So there will be no cash refunds.
In addition, we can offer to place your entry on next year’s Pub to Pub or LITP’s other event the Dirty Docker on the 11th-12th of October
