River Torrens Running Festival
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Event Overview
The River Torrens Running Festival is a community sports event held at Drage Reserve in Felixstow, South Australia. The inaugural edition of this festival takes place along the riverside paths of the River Torrens, providing a scenic environment for participants of various experience levels. The venue is located approximately 10-15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
Participants can choose from four distinct distances:
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km Family Dash
Course and Logistics
The courses are designed to be flat and fast, utilizing the established paths along the river. The event is professionally chip-timed by Multisport Australia. While the course remains open to other pedestrians, cyclists, and dogs, participants are advised to remain aware of their surroundings.
Registration includes a themed finisher medal, post-race snacks, a finisher certificate, and sponsor giveaways. For the 2 km Family Dash, adults have the option to accompany a child for a reduced fee, although accompanying adults in this category do not receive a medal or timing chip.
Facilities and Access
Parking is available at Drage Reserve and on the surrounding residential streets. The site is also accessible via Adelaide Metro bus routes 174, 176, and 281, which stop near River Street. Race bibs are posted to participants who register at least two weeks before the event; those who register three weeks in advance can have their names printed on their bibs. A 3.5-hour cut-off time applies specifically to the Half Marathon, while other distances have no time limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
