Flinders Island Running Festival
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Flinders Island Running Festival : Run/Walk
The Flinders Island Running Festival takes place on Flinders Island from 4th to 6th September. Events are staged around Whitemark and nearby trails, with starts and finishes at the Flinders Island Golf Club and other local trailheads.
The program includes a variety of trail distances and formats:
- Glow Run ~3 km around the Golf Club and Bluff track.
- 42 km trail marathon following Cattle Track, Haulands trail, Palana Rd and Bluff Track.
- 25 km trail run/walk via Haulands trail and Bluff Track.
- 11 km run starting at Memana Rd.
- 4 km Trousers Point recovery run along coastal trails.
Organisers provide a recommended gear list for the 42 km event and use Avenza Maps for on-course navigation; pink signage will mark major junctions. Teams are permitted in the 25 km and 11 km events with specified changeover rules; walkers are allowed in the 25 km event. Buses will transport participants from the Golf Club to race start locations. Photographers will attend and the finish line will be recorded by a video camera for timing. Online registrations are open through 5th June 2026; refunds and transfers follow the event terms. All registrants receive a $10 Island Voucher valid for food and non-alcohol drinks during the festival dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.