Geelong Running Festival
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Event overview
The Geelong Running Festival takes place in Geelong, Victoria on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event is the inaugural festival and includes multiple race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Wheelchair Half Marathon
- 8km
The races use traffic-free streets in central Geelong. The course passes through Kardinia Park and follows sections with views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore. The festival is promoted as supporting health, fitness and participation and as a celebration of Geelong’s history and landmarks.
Entries and fees
Registration fees are quoted as inclusive of mandatory charges. Entry fees are tiered: Marathon - $175, $200, $225; Half Marathon - $145, $165, $185; 8km - $60, $70, $80. A child discount is applied automatically for 8km entrants aged 7 to 12. Wheelchair Half Marathon fees are listed as $145, $165, $185 and have staged registration windows.
The event has a fundraising partnership with Grassrootz with a stated fundraising target of $250,000 for local charities in 2026. The festival location is given as Geelong beach / Eastern Beach, Geelong VIC 3220. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.