Warrnambool Running Festival
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About the race
The Warrnambool Running Festival is a community-focused running weekend in Warrnambool City, Victoria, scheduled for 19-20 Sept 2026. The program includes a range of distance events open to runners and walkers of all ages, and entries carry the same fee for runners and walkers. The festival presents a coastal course with scenic views and a mix of family-friendly and longer-distance options.
Event entries and promotions include early bird pricing and discounts; members of the Warrnambool Running Club receive a $20 discount. One event, the Breakwater Dash, is a charity race that includes a compulsory $5 donation from each entry to the festival's charity partner.
Distances and event names:
- Marathon: two laps of the Half Marathon course (entry listed at $95)
- Half Marathon: 21.1 km (entry listed at $75)
- 10 km (entry listed at $65)
- 6 km (entry listed at $40)
- 4 km Breakwater Dash (charity; entry listed at $15)
- 2 km Worm Bay Wiggle (entry listed at $10)
The festival materials include an event information pack, course maps, results from previous years, and photos. The city of Warrnambool is described as a destination with coastal scenery, dining, and accommodation options that complement the running events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
