Geelong Running Festival

Geelong Running Festival • Sunday September 20th, 2026
Marathon - Half Marathon - 6.5km
• Saturday September 19th, 2026
Kids 800m & 1-Mile/ All-Abilities 800m & 1-Mile.

🌎🏃‍♂️ GLOBAL RUNNING DAY 🏃‍♀️🌎Tomorrow we celebrate the simple act that brings millions of people together across the wo...
02/06/2026

🌎🏃‍♂️ GLOBAL RUNNING DAY 🏃‍♀️🌎

Tomorrow we celebrate the simple act that brings millions of people together across the world — running.

Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB, training for your first 5km, enjoying a social jog with friends, or simply getting outside for some fresh air, every step counts.

Running builds confidence, improves health, creates friendships, and connects communities. It’s more than a sport — it’s a lifestyle that inspires people of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves and discover what they’re capable of.

At the Geelong Running Festival, we’re proud to be part of this global movement and can’t wait to welcome thousands of runners to our beautiful waterfront this September.

So lace up your shoes, get out the door, and celebrate the joy of running!

💙 Every runner has a story.
💙 Every finish line matters.
💙 Every step is worth celebrating.

Happy Global Running Day from the Geelong Running Festival team!

🚨 OFFICIAL NUTRITION PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We’re excited to welcome GU Energy Labs as the official nutrition sponsor of...
01/06/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL NUTRITION PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We’re excited to welcome GU Energy Labs as the official nutrition sponsor of the 2026 Geelong Running Festival, providing GU Energy Gels to help fuel our marathon runners.

GU Energy Gels are designed to deliver a convenient source of carbohydrates and electrolytes during endurance events, helping runners maintain energy levels throughout their race. Some flavours also contain caffeine for an extra boost when it matters most.

A variety of GU Energy Gel flavours will be available at the 25km and 30km aid stations on the marathon course.

If you’d like to trial them before race day, join us at our Sunday long runs, where runners can sample the Espresso Love and Mandarin Orange flavours and practice their race-day nutrition strategy ahead of the Geelong Running Festival.

Remember: race day is not the day to try something new. Use your training runs to find the flavour and fuelling plan that works best for you.

🚨 Don’t Miss This! 🚨This Wednesday marks Week 1 of the Geelong Running Festival Speaker Series – a free opportunity to r...
31/05/2026

🚨 Don’t Miss This! 🚨

This Wednesday marks Week 1 of the Geelong Running Festival Speaker Series – a free opportunity to run, learn, connect, and prepare for your best race yet.

🏃‍♂️ 6:00pm – FREE Social 5km Run
Meet at the Wharf Shed and enjoy an easy out-and-back run along the stunning Geelong Waterfront to Rippleside Park. All abilities and paces are welcome.

🍺 Thanks to Blackman's Brewery, every participant receives a FREE beer post-run.

🎤 7:00pm – Expert Presentation with Pro Feet Footwear
Topic: Footwear & Running Gear Essentials

Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing a marathon PB, your footwear and gear choices can make a huge difference. The ProFeet team will cover:

✅ Choosing the right shoe for your running style.

✅ Building an effective shoe rotation.

✅ Carbon-plated “super shoes” – benefits, risks, and who should use them.

✅ Avoiding common footwear-related injuries.

✅ Socks, apparel, and recovery tools that actually matter.

The presentation will run for approximately 30 minutes, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and join the group for dinner downstairs at the Wharf Shed.

This event is completely FREE. Can’t make the run? No problem – come along for the presentation.

The road to the Geelong Running Festival starts here. Over the coming weeks, we’ll bring together experts from across the running, health and fitness industry to help you train smarter, stay healthy, and arrive on the start line confident and prepared.

See you Wednesday!

More information here: https://www.teamgeelong.com/ #/wednesdayfunrun/

4 months. 16 weeks. 112 days.The countdown is on to the inaugural Geelong Running Festival!For marathon runners, it’s go...
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

💧 OFFICIAL HYDRATION PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 💧We’re excited to welcome Gatorade Lemon Lime as the Official Hydration Partne...
29/05/2026

💧 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.

🚨 VOLUNTEERS WANTEDBe part of history at the inaugural Geelong Running Festival in 2026On Sunday, September 20, thousand...
29/05/2026

🚨 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]

Don’t train alone — join us!This Sunday marks the start of our 16-week countdown to the Geelong Running Festival. Whethe...
27/05/2026

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

27/05/2026

Well, it’s true! 🍌

Geelong businesses — yesterday, today and tomorrow, all businesses located along the Geelong Running Festival course, wh...
25/05/2026

Geelong businesses — yesterday, today and tomorrow, all businesses located along the Geelong Running Festival course, whether you trade on Sundays or not, will receive notification about our event.

While we are still more than four months away, we wanted to provide an early “save the date” and give businesses as much time as possible to prepare for road closures and event operations.

Our goal is to work closely with the local community and minimise disruption as much as possible on race day, while delivering a fantastic event for Geelong.

Lee Troop
Race Director

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