Run Wollongong
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Event overview
Run Wollongong is scheduled for Saturday 18 April 2026 in Wollongong, New South Wales. The event is organised by Elite Energy and follows the Illawarra coastline around Marine Drive. The course circles the lighthouse and Wollongong Harbor and concludes in Lang Park. The 2025 edition was the inaugural event and attracted over 2,600 runners; it sold out that year.
Race information
Available distances:
- 42.2 km Marathon - min age 18; two laps of the course.
- 21.1 km Half Marathon - min age 17.
- 10 km Kerryn McCann - min age 15.
- 5 km Fitness 5 - min age 12.
- 2 km Turbo 2 - all ages.
Early bird registration periods are shown as Oct 18 to Dec 26 for the listed events. Example early bird fees published are $155.45 for the marathon, $115.45 for the half marathon, $65.45 for the 10 km, $37.95 for the 5 km, and $17.95 for the 2 km. The route is described as running along the coast with ocean views. Partners and event partners are listed for support and services. Schedule details and registration categories such as slow-run groups are included in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
