Geelong Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Australia
Geelong
100% asphalt
5,000–8,000
www.geelongrunningfestival.com.au
World Athletics
AIMS

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Road runs in Australia, Geelong

Distances

Running
Community Run (Wheelchair)
21.1 km
Start: 06:55 AM
145.00 EUR
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: 07:00 AM
Running
Half Marathon (Wheelchair)
21.1 km
Start: 06:55 AM
145.00 EUR
Running
6.5 km
6.5 km
Start: 07:25 AM
50.00 EUR
Running
5 km
5 km
Start: 08:00 AM
Running
All Abilities 1-Mile
1.6 km
Start: Sep 19, 08:10 AM
25.00 EUR
Running
Kids Race
0.8 km
Start: Sep 19, 08:00 AM
20.00 EUR

About

Geelong’s mass participation festival returns with a marathon, half marathon, and community runs around the streets of Geelong, featuring iconic Kardinia Park, Corio Bay and Eastern Beach foreshore.

Catering & aid stations

On-course refreshments and aid stations available throughout all routes.

Pacers

Pacemakers will be provided for both the Half Marathon and Marathon events. Target times per start wave are listed on the 'Renntag for Laufende' page. Pacers will wear identifiable bibs and flags to assist runners in maintaining target pace.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Geelong

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan25°15°

↑ 06:16

↓ 20:48

Feb24°15°

↑ 06:51

↓ 20:24

Mar23°14°

↑ 07:21

↓ 19:43

Apr20°12°

↑ 06:50

↓ 17:56

May16°9°

↑ 07:17

↓ 17:22

Jun14°8°

↑ 07:38

↓ 17:10

Jul13°7°

↑ 07:37

↓ 17:22

Aug14°7°

↑ 07:09

↓ 17:47

Sep16°8°

↑ 06:24

↓ 18:13

Oct18°9°

↑ 06:38

↓ 19:40

Nov20°11°

↑ 06:03

↓ 20:14

Dec23°13°

↑ 05:55

↓ 20:42

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Finisher T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Downloadable 2026 Geelong Running Festival Print
Race Bib with timing chip + safety pins
Course is certified by World Athletics and is AIMS recognised (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Insurance, first aid and aid stations/amenities
Access to our post event recovery and party zone at Steampacket Gardens
The opportunity to run or walk around the streets of Geelong traffic free, pass through iconic Kardinia Park, and to enjoy the picturesque views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.
Finisher Run Hat

Prices & signup

6.5 km50.00 EUR
Community Run (Wheelchair)145.00 EUR
Kids Race20.00 EUR
All Abilities 1-Mile25.00 EUR
Half Marathon (Wheelchair)145.00 EUR

FAQ

When is bib pick-up?

Bib and packet pick-up runs from Thursday 17 September through Saturday 19 September 2026. Exact times TBA.

What is the course certification?

The marathon and half marathon courses are certified by World Athletics and AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races).

Are there age limits for kids race?

Kids 800m is for ages 5 and under; 1-Mile is for ages 5–12 (waves by age group).

Can a parent run with their child in the Kids Race?

Yes — a parent may run or walk with their child who is under 6 years of age in the Kids 800m or 1-Mile race free of charge, but they must start at the back of the field.