Bay To Bay Running Festival
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About the race
Bay To Bay Running Festival is a multi-distance running and walking event held on the Central Coast, NSW. The festival offers a range of race options on the same event day and supports local charities.
Race distances and events include:
- Kids Run (age 5-12)
- 5 km run and 5 km walk (entrants aged 7+)
- 12 km fun run (entrants aged 8+)
- Half marathon (entrants aged 16+)
- Marathon (entrants aged 18+)
Entry fees vary by event and by entry period, with early-bird, standard and late rates listed for adult and junior categories. The event publishes prize money for podium places across events; for example, the 12 km, half marathon and marathon each offer prize purses for the top three male and female finishers, and there is a $500 bonus for winners who break the 12 km or half marathon course record.
The festival runs an Event Village offering recovery and wellness services and works with a number of sponsors. Bay To Bay also raises funds for community charities; in 2026 the event raised $145,000 for local organisations. Major charity partners named for 2027 include Camp Breakaway, The Glen, and Central Coast Kids In Need. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
