Armidale Running Festival
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Armidale Running Festival
The Armidale Running Festival takes place on March 14–15, 2026, at Civic Park, 75 Faulkner Street, Armidale NSW 2350. The two-day event includes live music, local food, community stalls, a market, kids activities, play areas and picnic zones. All runs start and finish at Civic Park; participants are asked to line up according to pace and to keep left on the course.
Race distances
- 1 km - Kids Fun Run (free; for children in year 3 and below only)
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
The 3 km, 5 km and 10 km events are scheduled on Saturday, with the half marathon on Sunday. The 1 km kids run is free.
Registration and prizes
Early bird registration runs Nov 1 – Dec 21; standard registration runs Dec 22 – Feb 21. Fees listed are inclusive of mandatory charges: 3 km early $25 / standard $35; 5 km early $35 / standard $45; 10 km early $45 / standard $55; half marathon early $55 / standard $65; kids 1 km free.
Prize money is offered for the half marathon and the 10 km, with equal amounts for male and female competitors. Half marathon prizes: $750 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd). 10 km prizes: $500 (1st), $250 (2nd), $100 (3rd). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.