Geelong Running Festival

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19-20

2026

Debuting on 20 September 2026 in Geelong, the festival includes the city’s first marathon, a half marathon and a 6.5 km community run, with routes passing Kardinia Park and Corio Bay; the weekend also features kids and all abilities 1 mile races.

19-20 Sep 2026

Geelong,

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Marathon Half Marathon 7 kilometers

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Geelong Running Festival : Geelong, Australia

The Geelong Running Festival is a mass participation running event held in Geelong, Victoria. The event on Sunday, 20 September 2026, introduces the city’s first marathon and also features shorter races across the local streets. Routes are traffic free and include a passage through Kardinia Park and sections along Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.

The festival is presented as a promotion of health, fitness and participation and highlights Geelong’s history and landmarks. The City of Greater Geelong is listed as a supporting partner of the event.

Races take place across the weekend with additional events on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Race distances and categories:

Marathon
Half marathon
Half marathon wheelchair
Community run 6.5 km
Kids 1 mile and All Abilities 1 mile

Location is Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. The program also includes a runner expo, information on road closures, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising and community partnerships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

Half Marathon Wheelchair

7 km

6.5km Community Run

All Abilities 1-Mile

Kids 1-Mile