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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival, returns to Victoria’s iconic south-west coast from 16 to 17 May 2026. The two-day event includes ten distances and panoramic sea-side views, offering something for runners of all ages and abilities. On Saturday, distances include 14km Paradise Run, 6km Run and 1.5km Kids Gallop, all starting at Apollo Bay. Sunday's events include the Ultra Marathon (60km), Marathon (44km), and the 5km and 10km Great Ocean Road Walk and a 12km trail run, all starting at Lorne SLSC Car Park on Mountjoy Parade. The Half Marathon (23km) will also he held on the Sunday, starting at Kennett River Holiday Park.

Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Date
16 May – 17 May 2026
Races
8 distances

Available races

1.5km
Kids 1.5K
1.5km
Closed
6km
6K Run
6km·11:30
→Closed
14km
14K Paradise Run
14km·1:00pm·
→Closed
12km
12K Trail Run
12km·8:10am
→Closed
5km
5K & 10K Walk
5km
Closed
Half Marathon
23K Half Marathon - SOLD OUT
21.1km·8:00 AM
→Closed
44km
44K Marathon - SOLD OUT
42.2km·08:00·
→Closed
60km
60K Ultra - SOLD OUT
60km·08:00·
→Closed

Each race has its own page with start times, mandatory gear, course map and registration. Pick the distance that suits you.