Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Name: Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Apollo Bay

MAY

16-17

2026

Run along the spectacular Southern Ocean coastline at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, featuring everything from ultra distances to kids races and coastal trail runs. Enjoy live music, yoga and festival vibes across Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River.

16-17 May 2026

Apollo Bay,

Website

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Event overview

The 2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place on 16 and 17 May 2026 in the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria, Australia. The event is presented by Melrose and is held along the Southern Ocean coast. The festival acknowledges the Gadubanud people as the traditional custodians of the land. The program includes a mix of road and trail events, and attracts athletes from around the world.

Several race start locations are used along the coast, including Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River. The festival also includes non-race activities such as glamping, yoga, live music and kite flying. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.