Dimboola Dash Running Festival

APR
12
2026
Discover the inaugural Dimboola Dash on April 12, 2026, a scenic trail festival along the Wimmera River in Victoria. Distances from a kids dash to a marathon welcome all abilities and promise riverside views and a friendly community vibe.
Sun 12 Apr 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Dimboola Dash Running Festival

The Dimboola Dash Running Festival takes place on April 12, 2026, in Dimboola, Victoria. The event uses trails alongside the Wimmera River, with a 7 km trail section between Dimboola and the Lochiel Rest Area run out-and-back. This is the inaugural edition and is presented as a companion event to three other regional running festivals in Victoria and New South Wales scheduled in 2026.

Distances and course

  • Marathon - three laps of a 14.07 km trail alongside the Wimmera River
  • Half marathon - three laps of a 7.03 km trail alongside the Wimmera River
  • 10 km run - out-and-back run on trail alongside the Wimmera River
  • 10 km walk - out-and-back stroll on trail alongside the Wimmera River
  • 5 km run or walk - out-and-back on trail alongside the Wimmera River
  • 2 km Kids' Dash - untimed, free event for under-12s

Registration and pricing

Registration opens with an early bird period from October 10 to March 1, and a full-price period from March 2 to April 5. Prices vary by distance and are listed inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10km Walk
10 km
10km Run
5 km
5km Run or Walk
2km Kids' Dash