Orange Running Festival
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Event
The Orange Running Festival takes place on Sunday 15 March 2026 at Gosling Creek Reserve, Forest Road, Orange, New South Wales. This is the 20th running of the festival, held in the food and wine region of Orange in Central West NSW. The festival is funded by the NSW Government Office of Sport.
Race program and courses
Sunday's distance program includes the following events:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Orange Community Mile
- Primary School Dash (K-6)
- Secondary School Dash (7-12)
The Sunday distance courses are World Athletics/AIMS certified. Certification makes the courses eligible for earning ranking points and for championships or events that require qualification times. The course is described as scenic, all sealed, and gently undulating in the cool climate of Orange.
Age requirements listed in the event information include a minimum age of 18 years for the Marathon and 16 years for the Half Marathon. The 5K notes a discount for participants aged 13 or younger at checkout.
Community and support
The event supports local community organisations, including the Rural Fire Service, Scouts, Cycling Without Age and local schools. These organisations participate as volunteers to assist with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
