Gumbuya World Running Festival
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Event overview
The Gumbuya World Running Festival is a road race held at Gumbuya World in Tynong North, Victoria on Sunday 12 April 2026. The event takes place on fully roads closed routes through rural roads north of the park, finishing inside the theme park. Race entries include full-day access to Gumbuya World attractions and exclusive early access for participants before the park opens to the general public. Course direction follows Brew Road toward Tyrnong Quarry, turning back near Mintern Road before the finish inside the park.
Practical details
Distances offered:
- 10km
- 5km
- 2km (Family Dash)
All distances are chip timed by Multisport Australia. The 10km has a cut-off time of 1 hour 35 minutes to allow roads to reopen; the 5km and 2km have no cut-off. Participants receive a themed medal, sponsor giveaways, post-race refreshments, a personalised finisher’s certificate, and free race day photographs. Multiple water stations on course provide water and TailWind Nutrition. The 2km Family Dash allows an accompanying adult to run with a child; the accompanying adult is not timed and does not receive a finisher’s medal. The event location is Gumbuya World, 2705 Princes Highway (M1), Tynong North, Victoria 3813. Volunteers are offered full-day park entry plus complimentary coffee and a snack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.