Gumbuya World Running Festival
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Event overview
Gumbuya World Running Festival takes place on 12 April 2026 at Gumbuya World, 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong North, Victoria, Australia. The event is organised by Race Hub Australia and features running events that start and finish at the theme park. The races are held on fully closed roads through surrounding countryside and finish inside the park, where participants have access to theme park attractions after the race.
Distances
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km (Family Dash)
Course, entries and services
The course heads north from Gumbuya World along Brew Road towards Tyrnong Quarry, turns back at the halfway mark, and finishes inside the park. Race entries include full-day access to Gumbuya World with early exclusive access before the park opens to the general public, a themed finisher medal, sponsor giveaways, post-race refreshments, a personalised finisher’s certificate, and free race day photographs. All distances are chip timed by Multisport Australia. Multiple on-course water stations will be provided and TailWind Nutrition products will be available.
There is a cut-off time of 1 hour 35 minutes for the 10 km to allow roads to reopen; there are no cut-off times for the 2 km or 5 km. Spectator passes include full-day park admission. Pricing is tiered by booking period: 10 km : $99 early, $108 standard, $115 late; 5 km : $88 / $98 / $105; 2 km : $68 / $78 / $85. Volunteers receive full-day park entry post event and a morning coffee and snack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
