Grafton Jacaranda Running Festival
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Grafton Jacaranda Running Festival
The Grafton Jacaranda Running Festival takes place in Grafton, New South Wales, centered around Memorial Park on Prince Street. The event for Sunday 8 November 2026 includes a program of road races across several distances and a weekend of supporting activities such as shake-out runs and bib collection in the days before the races.
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- **2 km Junior Dash
The half marathon course includes a full hydration station on course. The 5 km route crosses the famous Grafton Bridge. The 2 km Junior Dash includes an option for a colour run and offers parents free entry to run with children. Finishers can access a dedicated ASN finishers area with complimentary fruit and product samples and water supplied by Jetts Grafton. A Recover and Refresh recovery zone provides compression recovery boots and a space for post-race recovery.
Official Jacaranda Running Festival merchandise is available during registration and at event headquarters subject to stock. Examples and prices listed include a cow bell for $5, tees and singlets for $40, and headwear priced at $35. The festival acknowledges the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr peoples as traditional custodians of the lands where the event takes place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.