Flinders Running Festival
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Flinders Running Festival : 1 March 2026
The Flinders Running Festival takes place on 1 March 2026 at Cook St Park, Flinders. The event offers multiple running and walking options and is limited to 1,000 entries. The festival includes a twilight event, a finish line party with a DJ and local artists, and on-site bar and food. Every finisher receives a medal. The kids race is not timed and parents may run alongside without purchasing a second entry.
Race details and event services
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1 km (under 10 only)
Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each age category receive a trophy or medal. Age categories for 5 km and 10 km are U15, U18, 18-34, 35-59 and 60+. The kids race has no awards but includes medals and spot prizes. The 10 km has a 1.5 hour course cut-off.
Course and safety: the route is an out-and-back course. No dogs, bikes, scooters or rollerblades are allowed on course. Water and sports drink are provided approximately every 2.5 km and at the finish. St John First Aid crews are at the finish line and on course, with bike crews roaming.
Entries and bibs: online entries close 27 February 2026 at 6 pm. Limited late entries are available 28 February 1 pm-4 pm and on race day (from 45 minutes before each race). Competitors receive a disposable timing device in their race bib. Bibs can be posted for a $10 fee (mailed in bulk about two weeks before the event) or collected on race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
