Cleve Running Festival
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Cleve Running Festival 2026
The Cleve Running Festival takes place in Cleve, South Australia, on 27 September 2026. The event weekend combines road and trail running at local landmarks and includes a race village and community activities.
Race distances on the weekend include:
- 21.1 km Cleve Wind Farm half marathon
- 10 km Cleve Rural Traders 10km
- 5 km Mt Millar Wind Farm 5km
The program spans multiple days. A Friday evening session features the event ambassador, an ultra-endurance runner from Perth who has represented Australia in Backyard Ultra and 24-hour events and holds notable long-distance performances. The Friday session is free and meals will be available. Saturday includes a Yeldulknie Weir Trail parkrun held on the edge of Cleve. Bib pickup is scheduled across Saturday and Sunday morning. Sunday hosts the main race day with the listed distances plus a Kids Dash and post-race presentations.
Additional event elements mentioned for the weekend include merchandise pre-orders, a race village atmosphere, and local hospitality. Registration for the 2026 festival is open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.