Frankston Running Festival
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Frankston Running Festival - event overview
The Frankston Running Festival takes place on Sunday 16 November 2025 with the start and finish at the Frankston Waterfront near Frankston Pier. The course follows Nepean Highway to Eel Race Road, Carrum, and returns to the foreshore. Organisers expect approximately 2000+ athletes, supporters and visitors. Partial and full northbound lane closures on Nepean Highway will be in place along the course between Pier Promenade, Fletcher Street (Frankston) and sections towards Carrum. Local access to properties will be maintained, and side roads will remain open with traffic controllers in place.
Races, services and rules
Distances:
- 15km
- 10km
- 5km
- 1km kids race
All finishers receive a finisher medal. The kids race is not timed and will use wave starts by age (older children first, younger children follow). Race bibs include an integrated timing chip; mailed bibs were sent on 30 October, and on-site bib pickup is available the day before and on race day. Water and 32GI sports drink are provided approximately every 2.5 km and at the finish; toilets are at the event site and along the course. First aid teams will be on site and roving the course. Bike parking and a clothing bag drop are provided. Rules include visible race bibs, completion of the full course for official results, and no dogs, bikes, prams, scooters or rollerblades on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
