Orange Running Festival
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Event Details
The Orange Running Festival will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Gosling Creek Reserve, Forest Road in Orange, NSW, Australia. It is the 20th edition of this event.
Distances and Events
The event features multiple distances for runners, held on the same day. The morning program includes:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The course for these morning events is described as scenic, all-sealed, and gently undulating. These courses are World Athletics/AIMS certified, making them eligible for ranking points and qualification times.
Later in the day, starting at 11:00 am, the festival features Mile events:
- Primary School Dash (for grades K-6)
- Secondary School Dash (for grades 7-12)
- Orange Community Mile (an inclusive event for runners and walkers of all ages)
Age restrictions apply to some events: participants must be 18 or over for the Marathon, and 16 or over for the Half Marathon. A discount is offered for participants aged 13 or younger in the 5K event.
Fundraising and Sponsors
The event supports fundraising for several organizations, including Cycling Without Age Australia (Orange branch), the Orange Brigade NSW RFS, and Ronald McDonald House. Our City Real Estate is listed as the event partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
