Puffing Billy Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Australia
Emerald
100% asphalt
500–2,500
puffingbillyrunningfestival.com.au

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Road runs in Australia, Emerald

Distances

Running
13.5km Classic
13.5 km
Start: 08:45 AM
105.00 EUR
Running
5km Family Fun Run
5 km
Start: 11:00 AM
125.00 EUR
Running
1.2km Junior Dash
1.2 km
Start: 10:00 AM
85.00 EUR
Running
Kids 1.2km Dash
1.2 km
30.00 EUR

About

A fun-run festival in the Dandenong Ranges where participants race against steam trains on the historic Puffing Billy Railway route, with distances ranging from 1.2km to 13.5km. The event supports heritage restoration and offers family-friendly options along with on-course food and scenic train views.

Catering & aid stations

On-course food and drink stations; details in Participant Guide.

Pacers

Pacers set target times per start wave listed on the 'Renntag für Laufende' page; look for Pacerflaggen at the event.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Emerald

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

Jan33°23°

↑ 05:34

↓ 19:00

Feb32°23°

↑ 05:56

↓ 18:49

Mar32°22°

↑ 06:10

↓ 18:25

Apr29°19°

↑ 06:21

↓ 17:55

May25°15°

↑ 06:35

↓ 17:34

Jun22°12°

↑ 06:48

↓ 17:29

Jul22°10°

↑ 06:50

↓ 17:38

Aug24°12°

↑ 06:34

↓ 17:52

Sep28°15°

↑ 06:05

↓ 18:02

Oct31°18°

↑ 05:35

↓ 18:12

Nov32°21°

↑ 05:16

↓ 18:30

Dec34°22°

↑ 05:16

↓ 18:50

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race bib
Finisher medal

Free return shuttle bus from finish
Event insurance

Prices & signup

1.2km Junior Dash85.00 EUR
5km Family Fun Run125.00 EUR
13.5km Classic105.00 EUR
Kids 1.2km Dash30.00 EUR

FAQ

What are the start times for each distance on Sunday 14 September 2025?

See the schedule page: Sunday 14 September 2025 start times are published under 'Renntag für Laufende' (race day for runners) with separate start waves for the 13.5km Classic.