Geelong Running Festival
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About the race
The Geelong Running Festival is a road running event held at Steampacket Gardens on Eastern Beach Road in Geelong, Victoria. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 19 September 2027 and follows an inaugural event that attracted more than 6,000 participants. Races take place on traffic-free streets through central Geelong. Course highlights include passage through Kardinia Park and waterfront sections with views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.
The festival includes race options for a range of distances and community formats and adds family-friendly activities the day before the main event. On Saturday, 18 September, the weekend program features a Kids 1 Mile and an All Abilities 1 Mile to provide additional participation opportunities for children and athletes with different needs. The event description indicates a focus on community involvement and support for local charities across the region. Distances offered include: - Marathon - Half Marathon - Community run - Kids 1 Mile - All Abilities 1 Mile The event operates as a multi-distance festival concentrated around a central waterfront location and a mix of competitive and community-oriented races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
