Geelong Running Festival

Name: Geelong Running Festival
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Geelong, City of Greater Geelong

The Geelong Running Festival is a multi-day athletic event in Geelong, Australia, featuring the city's first full marathon. Held from September 18 to 20, 2026, the inaugural festival includes six different running events designed for various ages and skill levels, attracting thousands of participants to the region.

Date: Sep 18-20, 2026
Location: Geelong, City of Greater Geelong

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Geelong Running Festival

Date: Sep 18-20, 2026
Location: Geelong, City of Greater Geelong

Running Marathon Athletics

Event summary

Highlights

Geelong's inaugural full marathon
Course route through GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park
Six distinct running events including kids and all-abilities races
Raised over $167,000 for charitable organizations

The festival debuted with a diverse program of six races, including kids' and all-abilities events alongside the primary marathon. The first day of the event focuses on youth and inclusive competitions, with medals presented by local sporting icons. The festival aims to promote community health and philanthropy, having raised over $167,000 for more than 300 charities during its first year.

The race courses are designed to showcase Geelong's most iconic landmarks. Runners pass through the waterfront and Johnstone Park, with a notable segment of the route allowing participants to run around the boundary within GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park. The event attracted over 6,000 athletes in its first year, establishing it as a significant new fixture on the local sporting calendar.

Practical details

Location described by the source: GMHBA Stadium; www.nationaltribune.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Geelong, City of Greater Geelong

Organizer — source statement: The event was made possible thanks to more than 200 volunteers, the team at O2 Events, Visit Victoria, the City of Greater Geelong; www.nationaltribune.com.au

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.