2025 Pre-1905 Pioneers Run - Ballarat
Friday September 12 to Sunday September 14, 2025. (Entries Close Thursday August 28)ENTRIES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW OPEN
Following successful events in NSW and SA, the seventh iteration of the RACV Pre-1905 Pioneers Run will return to Ballarat. The event will again be sponsored by the RACV who, after holding its first motoring event in 1904, now celebrates 65 years of event support for our club.
We encourage all to consider arriving a little early and to possibly stay on a bit to enjoy the surrounds and hospitality of one of Australia’s most prominent regional cities.
To enter, simply click on the Online Entry Button at the bottom of this page
Daryl Meek and Fiona Lane
Rally Directors
Accommodation
As previously, Rally HQ will be based at the Bell Tower Motel at the western end of Sturt Street. Rooms are held so please call the motel on (03) 5334 1600 and mention that you’re with the Veteran Car Club. Alternate accommodation is available nearby. Trailer parking within the motel is available, but please decouple your trailer and park mindfully.
Contact Information
Rally Directors:
Daryl Meek
fafnir@iinet.net.au
Phone 0407 881 288
Fiona Lane
Phone 0419 893 983
On-line Event Entry Queries
On-line Event Entry Queries:
24 hour, 7 day Help Line
Michael Holding
mholding@netspace.net.au
Phone 0407 008 895
The Itinerary
Friday September 12 For those arriving early, there will be a short shakedown during which we will visit the private collection belonging to a local member of the VCCA. A light afternoon tea will be provided onsite. You are welcome to tag along in your modern if you haven’t unloaded as yet. Distance – 12km.
Saturday September 13 Following a morning briefing it’s back to Smythesdale! Starting mid-morning, we will take a pleasant run to the Court House Hotel where you can order lunch off the menu. Return to Ballarat is again via the backroads. Distance – 49km.
The Pioneers dinner will be held upstairs at the City Oval Hotel from 6pm accompanied with a short display and presentation. Meals can be selected from a limited menu at your cost.
Sunday September 14 The run will take us west along the Avenue of Honour before heading back into Ballarat and a circuit (or two) of picturesque Lake Wendouree. A boxed lunch will be provided at the impressive Ballarat Tramways Museum along with a short ride on one of the restored trams. A short run back to the Bell Tower will conclude the weekend. Distance – 40km