South East Running Festival
APR
19
2026
The South East Running Festival returns for a second year at Dandenong Stadium. Choose from four distances, including a children's dash, on a scenic route along Dandenong Creek. The day includes music, food, and family activities.
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Half Marathon
10 kilometers
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
The South East Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium in Dandenong, Victoria. The event is described as its second year.
Distances
The festival offers four running distances with staggered start times:
- 21 km Half Marathon (minimum age 15 years)
- 10 km (minimum age 10 years)
- 5 km (minimum age 10 years)
- 1 km Children’s Dash (maximum age 10 years)
Course and Activities
The course begins outside Dandenong Stadium and follows the Dandenong Creek up to Tirhatuan Park before returning. The route passes through the Melbourne Water Wetlands, with the finish line located in the stadium carpark.
The event features music, a variety of food and drink options, and family activities and entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Half Marathon
21km Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
1km Children’s Dash
