Gumbuya World Running Festival
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Event details
The Gumbuya World Running Festival takes place on Sunday 12 April 2026 at Gumbuya World, 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North, Victoria. The event offers the following race distances:
- 10km
- 5km
- 2km Family Dash
The races are held on fully closed roads. The course heads north from Gumbuya World along Brew Road toward Tyrnong Quarry, turns back at the halfway mark, and finishes inside the theme park. All distances are chip timed by Multisport Australia. There is a cut-off time of 1 hour 35 minutes for the 10km; there are no cut-off times for the 2km or 5km.
On-course services and inclusions
Race entries include full-day access to Gumbuya World and exclusive early access before the park opens to the general public. Every participant receives a themed medal, sponsor giveaways, post-race refreshments, a personalised finisher’s certificate, and free race day photos. Multiple water stations will be on course offering water and TailWind Nutrition. A photographer will take images on course.
The 2km Family Dash allows an accompanying adult to run with a child; the accompanying adult will not be timed and will not receive a finisher’s medal unless registered accordingly. Volunteers are offered full-day park entry post race and a free morning coffee and snack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
