Darby River Half Marathon

Wilsons Promontory, Australia • 3 May 2026

Event overview

The Darby River Run is a trail running event at Darby River car park in Wilsons Promontory National Park. The event on Sunday 03 May 2026 offers short fun runs and a half marathon distance and is suitable for trail running on coastal single track. The course is a marked out-and-back route and can be joined as part of a weekend that includes the Wilsons Prom 100 held on the preceding Saturday.

Distances

  • 2 km fun run
  • 5 km fun run
  • 10 km trail run
  • 21.1 km half marathon

Course and safety

The surface is well benched single track, mostly flat to undulating, with a significant climb up to Darby Saddle. Drink stations, rubbish bags and first aid are located at the start/finish and at Darby Saddle; participants should carry their own water container or cup. All runners in the 10 km and 21.1 km events must carry at minimum a water bottle/container, a pressure bandage with indicators (for rolled ankle/snake bite), and a mobile phone. The route is shared with other users and is narrow in places; downhill runners have right of way. Snakes are present in the area and should be treated with caution. If a day is declared a code red bushfire day or there is a fire in the area, the event will be rescheduled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21.1 Km (half Marathon)
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Scenic beach and trail runs around Tidal River at Wilsons Prom with distances from 6 to 75 km, welcoming families and adventurous runners. Routes are unmarked so bring a map or app and note longer distances require experience and mandatory..

Join the Wilsons Prom Running Festival on 2 May 2026 at Wilsons Promontory, VIC. Routes from 2 km to 100 km across coastal bush tracks, with Darby River short courses ideal for first time trail runners.