Hallora Marathon Festival
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Event overview
The Hallora Marathon Festival is a regional community running event held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Warragul area. It was established in 2015 to raise funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and to promote physical activity locally. The festival has donated to Peter MacCallum in multiple years, including: 2019 - $7,456; 2020 - Nil (government restrictions); 2021 - $21,000; 2022 - $23,534; 2023 - $40,010; 2024 - $55,178. The event is supported by local sponsors and the Baw Baw Shire Council.
Race and community details
Distances offered include:
- 42 km
- 24 km
- 16 km
- 8 km
- 5 km
- Kids Dash (approx 300 m)
The 42 km and 24 km events start at Hallora Recreation Reserve. The 16 km, 8 km, 5 km and Kids Dash start and finish at Western Park, Warragul; the finish line for all events is at Western Park. The 42 km and 24 km events are run-only. Other distances have walk or cycling options, with dedicated cycling events held on the Saturday before (December 13) at Bourke Street Park, Warragul. The Western Park event hub includes music, MCs, merchandise, food and drinks, and a community BBQ run by The Pharaoh’s Angels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.