Warrnambool Running Festival

10/04/2026

Entries are now open!

Tag your friends and let us know which event you’ve signed up for!
goodman.73 had the quickest fingers/clicks to be the first participant to sign up for the 2026 Warrnambool Running Festival and is coming back for another Half Marathon!

Who else is back again this year?

10/04/2026

ENTRIES OPEN AT 6pm TONIGHT!

The first 20 people to sign up to Sunday events and use the code WRF26 will receive a bonus $10 discount!

Which event will you choose?
Marathon, half marathon, 10km or 6km?

10/04/2026

OFFICIAL WRF26 EVENT MERCHANDISE
Order by Friday 14th August to collect on event day.

The 2026 design has just dropped in and if you love Cute Penguins, the Scenic Middle Island and Towering Norfolk Pines you are going to love our event running tops and singlets.

Pre-orders being taken when you sign up prior to Friday 14th August and will be available to collect with your bib on event weekend!

(If you’ve already entered you can log back in and add a shirt or singlet!)
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Available in adults and kids sizes.
Size guide available at sign up.
Women’s sizes run small so check the measurements!

Size guide in comments.

09/04/2026

1 more sleep before entries OPEN!

Entries for the 2026 Warrnambool Running Festival open at 6pm, Friday 10th April!

Early bird prices apply AND the first 20 entrants to sign up for the Sunday events to use the code WRF26 will receive a further $10 OFF!

Don’t miss out!

07/04/2026

The Warrnambool Running Festival is BACK for 2026.
SAME TIME, SAME WEEKEND, SAME PLACE, SAME AWESOME SCENIC COURSE!

ENTRIES OPEN 6pm FRIDAY 10TH APRIL!
Saturday 19th September events: 2km and 4km.
Sunday 20th September events: 6km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km.

Set your alarm and add it to your calendar!

07/04/2026

WRF 2026 is coming at you!
19th & 20th September 2026!

Entries open Friday 10th April - set your alarm ⏰

20/02/2026

Calling All Charities in the Warrnambool Region!

We are excited to announce that the Warrnambool Running Festival is now accepting applications for our 2026 charity partner! If you are an organisation that serves the South West Victoria region and would benefit from donations like last year's $3,000, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply: Complete our application form and tell us about your mission, impact, and how a donation from the festival could make a difference.

Why Apply:
Gain exposure at our high-profile event.
Connect with a community of passionate supporters.
Receive funding to support your valuable work.

Submit your application by Wednesday 16th March.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our community!

https://forms.gle/ePfto4DS6ATUdzdr9

Application to secure sponsorship from the Warrnambool Running Club's annual Warrnambool Running Festival.

24/09/2025

More fantastic photos have been added by the Warrnambool Camera Club and gosh you guys are such a photogenic bunch of happy runners!
Don’t forget you can search your bib number for your photos too!

https://raceroster.com/en-US/galleries/w8opi1hcqp9dcuq1qq7otlge

24/09/2025

PHOTOS

The Warrnambool Camera Club have done a brilliant job capturing you all on course!
More still to come so be sure to pop back and search again over the next few days!
Saving on your device is as simple as holding down your finger on the image on your phone or right clicking to save.

https://raceroster.com/en-US/galleries/w8opi1hcqp9dcuq1qq7otlge

22/09/2025

Offical results are all available on Race Roster!
Click the link and apply search filters or enter your bib number to see your splits and finish time!
A HUGE thank you to Brett and Robyn from Trails+ for providing tracking and race infrastructure for our event!

https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-AU/results/vanwnys5pwfqpr3k/results

21/09/2025

Thank you to ALL of the amazing volunteers we had with us over the weekend!
Along with members of the Warrnambool Running Club, Warrnambool Primary, generous community members and runners from near and far, the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club helped for many hours and we are very grateful for their support!