Great Ocean Road Running Festival

MAY

16-17

2026

Experience one of nine events along Victorias iconic coastline including marathons, trail runs, and walks with panoramic views of the Southern Ocean.

16-17 May 2026

Apollo Bay,

Website

60 kilometers 44 kilometers 23 kilometers 14 kilometers 12 kilometers 10 kilometers 6 kilometers

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2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is an annual sporting event held along the coastline of Victoria. The 2026 edition takes place over two days in May, featuring a variety of distances that follow the scenic Great Ocean Road and surrounding areas. The event is centered around several locations including Apollo Bay, Lorne, and Kennett River.

The festival provides options for different participation preferences, including road running, trail running, and walking. Participants can choose from nine different events:

60 km Ecosa Ultra Marathon
44 km Melrose Marathon
23 km Brooks Half Marathon (running and walking options available)
14 km Paradise Run
12 km Trail Run
10 km Great Ocean Road Walk
6 km Run
5 km Great Ocean Road Walk
1.5 km Kids Gallop

Courses start from various points; the longer distances such as the 60 km Ultra Marathon and 44 km Marathon begin in Lorne, while shorter Saturday events like the 14 km, 6 km, and 1.5 km races start near the Apollo Bay Hotel. The festival also accommodates racing wheelchairs for the 14 km Paradise Run. International participants are welcome across all event categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.