Great Ocean Road Running Festival
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About the race
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place along the Southern Ocean coastline in Victoria, Australia on 15 and 16 May 2027. The event offers a range of running and walking events across roads and trails, and includes festival activities such as glamping, yoga, live music and kite flying. The festival presents eight distance options covering both short and long formats. Start locations for races include towns along the Great Ocean Road such as Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River.
The event notes local wildlife that may be seen near the course, including kangaroos often visible at the Anglesea golf course and koalas in gum trees. Additional information provided by the organiser covers race-week logistics, sustainability initiatives, volunteer opportunities, fundraising and team entries. The festival also lists partner charities and event partners, and provides details on registration protection, changing events and travel packages. Separate pages outline individual event routes and formats, race-week arrangements, road closures and getting there information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
