Hallora Marathon Festival
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Overview
The Hallora Marathon Festival is a regional running event in the Warragul and Drouin area. It takes place on Sunday 14 December 2025 and aims to build community engagement, promote physical activity, and raise funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The festival was established in 2015 and has been held annually since.
The event reports donations to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in recent years: 2019 - $7,456; 2020 - nil; 2021 - $21,000; 2022 - $23,534; 2023 - $40,010; 2024 - $55,178. The festival involves local sponsors and community groups in support roles.
Distances and logistics
The festival offers multiple event options:
- 42 km
- 24 km
- 16 km
- 8 km
- 5 km
- Kids Dash (approx 300 m)
The 42 km and 24 km events are run-only. The 16 km, 8 km, 5 km and Kids Dash have options to walk or cycle. The 24 km and 42 km events start at Hallora Recreation Reserve. The 16 km, 8 km, 5 km and Kids Dash start at Western Park in Warragul. All events finish at Western Park in Warragul, where an event hub includes music, MCs, merchandise, food and drinks, and a community BBQ fundraiser. Registration fees vary by distance and ticketing period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.