Dimboola Dash Running Festival
Dimboola, Australia • 12 Apr 2026
Dimboola Dash Running Festival
The Dimboola Dash Running Festival is an inaugural running event on April 12, 2026, in Dimboola, Victoria, Australia. The festival takes place on trails alongside the Wimmera River, using a 7 km trail section between Dimboola and the Lochiel Rest Area. The course format includes repeat loops and out-and-back sections along the river trail.
Distances and format
- Marathon: three laps of a 14.07 km trail alongside the Wimmera River
- Half Marathon: three laps of a 7.03 km trail along the Wimmera River
- 10 km run: out-and-back on the river trail
- 10 km walk: leisurely out-and-back on the river trail
- 5 km run or walk: out-and-back along the river trail
- 2 km Kids' Dash: free, untimed event for under 12s
Additional details
The event is presented as a companion to other regional running festivals in Victoria and New South Wales. Distances for adults require paid entry while the Kids' Dash is free and untimed. The festival aims to attract visitors to the town, encourage local children and adults to take up running, and provide an annual event for the local parkrun and running community. The venue address is Riverview Drive, Dimboola, VIC 3414. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.