TEAM-Geelong Running

30/05/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Be part of history at the inaugural Geelong Running Festival in 2026

On Sunday, September 20, thousands of runners will hit the streets of Geelong for the city’s first ever marathon — and we need an incredible team of volunteers to help bring it to life.

From water stations and course marshals to runner support and event operations, volunteers are the heartbeat of any great event. Whether you are a runner, sports lover, student, community group or simply want to be part of something special, we would love to have you involved.

✅ Meet new people

✅ Experience the excitement from inside the event

✅ Support the running community

✅ Help showcase Geelong to the world

No experience necessary — just energy, enthusiasm and a passion for community.

👕 Gear up with your free event Tee & Hat

💰 Opportunity to volunteer for a greater cause with fundraising opportunities for community groups and charities

🏃‍♂️ Option to run for free next year: FREE Community Run, OR 50% OFF Half Marathon or Marathon

Apply now via the volunteer page below.
https://www.geelongrunningfestival.com.au/volunteer

Shifts take place between 5am - 2pm on Sunday 20 September, additionally there are limited shifts on Friday & Saturday to support at the Runners Expo.

Questions? Please email - [email protected]

30/05/2026

💧 OFFICIAL HYDRATION PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 💧

We’re excited to welcome Gatorade Lemon Lime as the Official Hydration Partner of the Geelong Running Festival!

Whether you’re tackling the marathon, half marathon or 6.5km, staying hydrated is key to performing at your best. That’s why we’re partnering with one of the world’s most trusted sports hydration brands.

Gatorade Lemon Lime is specifically formulated to help replace what you lose in sweat during exercise, delivering:⚡ Electrolytes to aid hydration⚡ 6.3g of carbohydrates per 100ml to help fuel performance⚡ The refreshing taste runners know and trust!

Participants will have access to Gatorade on course, helping keep runners hydrated from the start line to the finish line.

Get ready to train smarter, race stronger, and fuel your best performance at the Geelong Running Festival.

30/05/2026

4 months. 16 weeks. 112 days.

The countdown is on to the inaugural Geelong Running Festival!

For marathon runners, it’s go time. The foundation phase is over and the real work begins as you build toward race day. For half marathon runners, your training block is just around the corner.

In just 112 days, the streets of Geelong will come alive with thousands of runners, volunteers, spectators, and supporters celebrating everything that makes our city great.

From the waterfront to the finish line, we’re preparing to deliver an unforgettable event and create a new tradition for Geelong.

Geelong, are you ready?

🏃‍♂️ 112 days to go
🏃‍♀️ 16 weeks to go
🏅 1 inaugural Geelong Running Festival

Let’s make history together on Sunday, September 20! Sign up today: www.geelongrunningfestival.com.au

27/05/2026

Let’s do this! 👊🏻

Don’t train alone — join us!

This Sunday marks the start of our 16-week countdown to the Geelong Running Festival. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner, come along for our FREE training group long run.

📍 Starting from Blackman’s Brewery Grovedale
🕗 Sundays at 8:00am

Enjoy a scenic run along the beautiful Barwon River with support out on course including Gatorade hydration and GU Energy Gels.

Stick around afterwards to ask questions with Race Director Lee Troop and refuel with complimentary bagels, fruit, yogurt, and juice.

www.teamgeelong.com

19/05/2026

09/05/2026

🔥 MERCH DROP ALERT 🔥

Our women’s pink Geelong Running Festival tee has officially landed 💗

Fresh, vibrant, and made to stand out whether you’re training, racing, or cheering from the sidelines.

👉 Grab yours now: www.teamgeelong.com/products

Proudly supporting local and building something special for the Geelong community.

07/05/2026

Geelong Running Festival BIG NEWS 📢

After further consultation and review with O2 Events, the official event delivery partner of the Geelong Running Festival, we’re excited to announce an extension to both our Marathon and Half Marathon cut off times.

🏃‍♂️ HALF MARATHON
Cut off time extended by 10 minutes to 3hrs 20mins gun time.

🏃‍♂️ MARATHON
Cut off time extended by 20 minutes to 6hrs 40mins gun time.

Both events now align to a 9min 28sec per kilometre pace.

This update comes after extensive planning and operational review, and we believe we can still honour our commitment to reopening Moorabool Street and the Geelong CBD for businesses and the community by 10:00am.

As Geelong’s first marathon, we want this event to be as inclusive and achievable as possible, while also balancing the realities of delivering a major road-closure event safely and responsibly.

Like many major marathons around the world, cut off times are necessary to:

✅ Minimise impacts on local residents and businesses.

✅ Reopen roads safely and efficiently.

✅ Reduce strain on emergency services and event operations.

✅ Ensure a safe experience for all runners, volunteers, spectators and the wider community.

MARATHON CUT OFF LOCATIONS:

📍 9km – Kardinia Park Stadium (Runners will be bused back to the finish)

📍 15km – Eastern Park Golf Course (Runners will be diverted onto the Half Marathon course)

📍 32km – Re-entering Portarlington Hwy from Point Henry Rd (Runners will be bused back to the finish)

📍 39km – Turning left onto Western Beach Rd (Runners will be directed right to head through the finish line)

HALF MARATHON CUT OFF LOCATION:

📍 9km – Kardinia Park Stadium (Runners will be bused back to the finish)

We’re incredibly proud to continue building an event that balances ambition, community, safety and inclusivity — and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of runners to the streets and waterfront of Geelong this September.

👉🏻 www.geelongrunningfestival.com.au

02/05/2026

GEELONG RUNNING FESTIVAL SUNDAY LONG RUN 🏃‍♂️🔥

YOUR 16-WEEK JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Ready to build towards something big?

Join our FREE 16-week Sunday long run program, designed for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced runners taking on the Marathon or Half Marathon at the Geelong Running Festival.

📅 WHEN: Every Sunday from May 31 → Race Day
📍 WHERE: Blackman’s Brewery Grovedale
🕗 TIME: 8:00AM

Each week we roll out from Blackman's Brewery and head towards the stunning Barwon River — building endurance and race confidence step by step, together.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
✔️ Structured long runs for ALL levels
✔️ On-course hydration & nutrition support
✔️ Post-run recovery + breakfast vibes
✔️ Access to leading health & performance experts
✔️ Train alongside 2:09 marathoner & 3 x Olympian Lee Troop

This isn’t just training — it’s your crew, your routine, your pathway to race day confidence.

SHOW UP.
STAY CONSISTENT.
FIND YOUR WHY.

👉 www.teamgeelong.com

01/05/2026

🚨 NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

With TEAM-Geelong Running’s weekly runs wrapping up at Blackman's Brewery in Ocean Grove, Torquay & Grovedale until November… what’s next?

We go again. Bigger. Better. Smarter.

Starting May 27, we launch a NEW 16-week Wednesday 5km series from the Wharf Shed Geelong — kicking off at 6:00pm.

🏃‍♂️ The Run
A flat, well-lit out-and-back to Rippleside Park — perfect for all abilities through winter.

🍺 The Reward
Yes… your FREE Blackman’s Brewery beer is still waiting at the finish.

🧠 The Difference
This isn’t just a run.

From 7:00pm each week, stick around for expert-led sessions designed to get you ready for the Geelong Running Festival.

We’re bringing in some of Geelong’s best to cover:
Footwear • Strength • Nutrition • Injury Prevention
Psychology • Race Strategy • Long Runs • Recovery • Tapering • Race Ex*****on

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Run. Learn. Connect.

Come for the run. Stay for the knowledge. Or just grab a beer and be part of it.

All abilities. All welcome. Always FREE.

👉 www.teamgeelong.com