Great Ocean Road Running Festival
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About the race
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place in Victoria across Apollo Bay and Lorne on 15 and 16 May 2027. It comprises a program of road and trail events over two days and includes shorter community races and longer endurance events.
Events listed include:
- 1.5 km Kids Gallop (age limit 12 and under; children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
- 6 km Run (under 13s must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- 14 km Paradise Run (under 13s must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- 5 km Walk (start and finish in Lorne; under 13s must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- 10 km Run (start and finish in Lorne; under 13s must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- 12 km Trail Run (start and finish in Lorne; under 13s must be accompanied by a registered adult)
- 23 km Half Marathon (age limit 16+)
- 44 km Marathon (age limit 18+)
- 60 km Ultra Marathon (age limit 18+)
Entry prices are shown in Australian dollars and vary by event. Some events have stated age limits or accompaniment requirements for minors. The festival lists partners including Visit Victoria, Denza, Fitness Outcomes, Wyndham Hotels, SriLankan Airlines, Maurten, Brooks and Melrose. Event information references Apollo Bay Victoria 3233 and event resources such as road closure and withdrawing information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
