The Hallora Marathon Festival
Walk in Australia, Warragul
About
A regional running event with community at its heart, aiming to build community engagement while promoting physical activity and raising funds for Peter Mac Cancer Centre.
Catering & aid stations
Sausage sizzle, coffee and food trucks available pre- and post-event.
Pacers
Pacers will be provided for certain events. See the day’s staggered start times (Startwelen) on the event page for target times and Pacergroupen details.
Typical weather in Warragul
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
What's included in entry
- Race bib
- Event medal
- Event insurance
- Food and drink at event
- Bag drop service
FAQ
What events' are on offer?
Drouin Dental 42km Marathon Event – 7am start(runners only course)Strava link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3413121309996699164This event begins at Hallora Recreation Reserve. The Hallora Marathon event travels into Drouin via Main South Road and connects to the Drouin end of the Two Towns Trail (at Civic Park)The course then travels 3 times between Drouin and Warragul. Each time you come back to Civic Park in Drouin, don’t forget the snake path up and around the Drouin Footy Oval!The event finishes at our event hub – Western Park, Warragul.*Note: There is also a 6.30am starting group. This group is for those who will not be able to get to Pryor Road, Drouin by 9am (if they start at 7am) – 15kmTake note of the marathon turnaround before the run, we’ll have marshalls, but we don’t want anyone going off course:https://strava.app.link/rQ3JqbuAQlbProgressive Physiotherapy Group and Hip Pocket Workwear Warragul 24km Event – 7am start(runners only course)Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3162617078939208354This event begins from Hallora Recreation Reserve and finishes at Western Park, Warragul.The event travels into Drouin via Main South Road and connects to the Drouin end of the Two Towns Trail (at Civic Park)You will then travel along the Two Towns Trail, straight to Western Park, Warragul – your finish line! This event is such a great one way course! *Note: There is also a 6.30am starting group. This group is for those who will not be able to get to Pryor Road, Drouin by 9am (if they start at 7am) – 15km Warragul Downtowner 16km RUN EVENT – 9am startMDG Landscapes 16km WALK Event - 8am start* walkers will be contacted as your start time will be earlier - 8am walk(runners and walkers welcome)Strava link: https://www.strava.com/routes/2897397102075174896This event will start from Western Park, Warragul. It is an 8km out and back course, running along the Two Towns Trail, travelling into Drouin and back. You will turn around under the Two Towns Trail Arch at Drouin and then head back to Western Park – your finish line! Walkers and runners welcome.Patison Accountants and Advisors 8km RUN EVENT – 9.30am 8km WALK Event - 9am start(runners and walkers welcome)This event starts at Western Park, Warragul.You will venture 4km along the Two Towns Trail, towards Drouin, crossing over Lardners Track and turning around at a manned turnaround point. You will then head back to Western Park – your finish line! Community Bank Drouin and District 5km RUN EVENT – 9:45am Rowe Painting 5km WALK Event - 9:45am start(runners and walkers welcome)This event starts at Western Park Warragul.You will venture 2.5km along the Two Towns Trail, towards Drouin, almost reaching Lardners Track. Here you will turn around at a manned turnaround point. You will then head back to Western Park – your finish line! *We’ll have marshalls and ‘turn around’ signs at each turn around point, so you don’t get lost!Voyage Fitness Warragul KIDS DASH Event – this event will run at approximately 10.45am – 11am (just before presentations). This event is held on the Western Park Oval – goal posts to goal posts.All participants who have registered online via Race Roster for $5 will receive a bib.Donations (cash) on the day will be accepted – these participants will NOT receive a bib.Donations on the day will be taken in the marshalling area, just before the kids run!RIDE EVENTSThese will be taking place on Saturday December 5th, 2026 from 3:30pm in Warragul, alongside the Wild Dog Triathlon Club’s Event.*Please see Race Roster for further informationhttps://raceroster.com/events/2026/119052/the-hallora-marathon-festival-2026
What is the address of the start line?
16km, 8km, 5km and Kids Dash Events:Start and finish at Western Park Football Oval.22 Tarwin Street, Warragul, Vic 382024km and 42km Events:Start line: Hallora Recreation Reserve 1530 Main South Road, Hallora, Vic 3818*Note: your finish line is at Western Park Football Oval, Warragul
When and where can we collect our race bibs?
42km and 24km participants: these will be available at Hallora Recreation Reserve prior to your event from 5:30am.16km, 8km, 5km and Kids Dash participants: Please collect your race bibs from the club rooms at Western Park Football Oval – these will be available from 1 hour prior to your event!*Note: Kids Dash participants will only receive a bib if they sign up via Race Roster. If they donate and run on the day, a bib will not be provided.
Are there any water stations along the way?
Yes, within every 5km. Please be mindful that being a December event, it may be warm, so if you have your own water pack/water supply, please bring it along!
Is there first aid available?
We will have first aid officers out in force throughout the course, for your convenience.
Is there an option for a bag drop?
Yes! At the club rooms at Western Park Football Oval, Warragul.42km and 24km participants: we can transport your bags from the start line to Western Park. *Please attach you bib number bag tag to your items.
Is there a bus available for the 42km and 24km event participants?
Yes! For those travelling out to Hallora Recreation Reserve, there is an option for you to buy a seat on our bus. There are two bus times to choose from – either 5:20am or 6:00am – leaving from Western Park and taking you out to the start line at Hallora Rec Reserve.This is a one way bus. Please park your car at Western Park in Warragul. The bus will cost $7 and will need to be paid for on the Race Roster platform, when you register for your event. If you would like to add this onto your previous registration, you can do this by accessing your registration on Race Roster and clicking on ‘STORE’
Is there parking?
There will be some parking at Western Park, to the right of the club rooms. It will be clearly coned off and we will have a marshall directing traffic. If there is no available parking inside the grounds, there is parking along Tarwin Street and across the road at the second oval.Please adhere to all safety measures and stay within the coned/bollard area.The front gate will be CLOSED to cars – only open for participants to enter, as they finish their event. Please enter via the back gate off Western Park Drive.Please do not obstruct the course or public traffic.
Will I receive a medal?
Yes! All participants will receive a competitors medal! For those who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event, we also have ‘placing’ medals and prizes!
Are the events timed?
Yes! Results will be powered by Thought Sports. Results will be available within 24 hours of the event concluding. A link will be posted on our website and on our socials.
Will there be event photos?
Yes! These will be taken by our very own local Warragul Camera Club Volunteers.Post event the photos will be uploaded to Geo Snapshot for you to browse and purchase. Proceeds going to Peter Mac.
Will there be coffee and food available?
There sure will be! We will have a sausage sizzle going, coffee and food trucks.Pre or post event, there will be lots to enjoy! Please get around all of the businesses’ who support us!
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:35:29 PM
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