Geelong Running Festival
This event was last held on Sun 20 Sep 2026. It hasn’t been updated for its next edition yet.
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The Geelong Running Festival makes its long-awaited debut on Sunday 20 September 2026, bringing mass participation running to one of Victoria's most iconic cities for the very first time.
Seven years in the making, the event takes runners through traffic-free streets past Geelong's most beloved landmarks, including Kardinia Park, Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.
Three distances are on offer on race day:
- Marathon (42.2km)
- Half Marathon (21.1km)
- Community 6.5km run or walk
On Saturday 19 September, the festival kicks off early with:
- Kids 1-Mile
- All Abilities 1-Mile
Backed by the City of Greater Geelong, the festival is a celebration of health, fitness and community – welcoming local, national and international runners to experience Geelong's rich history and stunning natural surrounds.
Whether you're chasing a marathon debut, bringing the family for the kids' events, or simply exploring a beautiful city on foot, the Geelong Running Festival is shaping up to be a landmark event on the Australian running calendar.
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