Ocean Grove Running Festival
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Ocean Grove Running Festival: Ocean Grove, Victoria
The Ocean Grove Running Festival is the inaugural running event on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, held on Sunday 22 November 2026. The event starts and finishes at the Ocean Grove Hotel and includes race pack collection on the day before and on race day.
Races are held on flat courses through Ocean Grove and surrounding areas. Every finisher receives an official Ocean Grove Running Festival medal. Race bibs include an integrated timing chip and official results will be published online.
Race distances
- 21.1 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Run
- 5 km Run
- 1 km Kids Race
The 1 km Kids Race is untimed, does not feature placings or awards, and parents may run alongside younger children at no additional charge. Aid stations with water and sports drink will be positioned on course and at the finish. The event village includes toilets, first aid, a clothing bag drop, bike parking and post-race refreshments.
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Entry management includes options for bib postage, a sliding refund scale based on time before the event, transfers and distance changes up to seven days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.