Orange Running Festival
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Event overview
The Orange Running Festival will be held on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Gosling Creek Reserve, Forest Road, Orange, NSW. The festival includes distance races and mile events along a scenic, all sealed, gently undulating course in the cool climate of Orange. The Sunday distance courses are World Athletics/AIMS certified and are eligible for ranking points and for championships or events requiring qualification times.
Race programme and distances
Races on the Sunday distance program include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Primary School Dash (K-6)
- Secondary School Dash (7-12)
- Orange Community Mile
The Primary and Secondary Dashes are organised as school-age competitive events. The Orange Community Mile is described as an inclusive event for runners and walkers of all ages.
Entries, fees and community
Early bird pricing runs from 1 November to 31 December, with standard fees applied from 1 January to 14 March. Age requirements include a minimum of 18 years for the Marathon and 16 years for the Half Marathon; a discounted fee applies for participants aged 13 or younger in the 5K. The festival works with local volunteer organisations and supports community groups in the Orange area. Sponsors and community partners are listed by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
