Shepparton Running Festival
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Shepparton Running Festival : Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
The Shepparton Running Festival takes place at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton on 14 and 15 August 2027. The event offers five distances on flat, riverside paths in the Goulburn Valley and includes a Finish Line Festival over the weekend. Registrations open 11 November 2026.
Three courses are World Athletics AIMS certified: the marathon, half marathon and 10 km. The marathon comprises two laps of riverside paths plus the Kialla Lakes loop. The half marathon follows riverside trails, includes the Kialla Lakes loop and a Causeway crossing. The 10 km uses a suspension bridge, the Causeway and a straight, tree-lined out-and-back.
The weekend is split across two days. Saturday features the 5 km and the Family 2 km with a festival atmosphere at the hub. Sunday holds the marathon, half marathon and 10 km. The Finish Line Festival features live bands, food trucks and a pop-up brewery.
The festival has run since 1998 and lists community support from local organisations and sponsors. Organiser information and race details are provided by the event organiser, Fit City Events.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 42.2 km Marathon, two laps plus Kialla Lakes loop
- 21.1 km Half Marathon, riverside trails and Causeway crossing
- 10 km Certified 10 km, suspension bridge and out-and-back
- 5 km Riverside paths, suspension bridge and festival finish
- 2 km Family 2 km, flat easy lap with medal and festival fun
