Great Ocean Road Running Festival
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Great Ocean Road Running Festival
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place in mid-May 2027 in a coastal region of Victoria, Australia along the Southern Ocean. The event acknowledges the Gadubanud people and their ongoing connection to the land.
The festival offers nine event distances, ranging from 1.5 km to 60 km, covering road and trail terrain and including runs and a walk. Distances offered include:
- 60 km
- 44 km
- 23 km
- 14 km
- 12 km
- 10 km
- 6 km
- 5 km
- 1.5 km
Start locations for individual events include towns such as Lorne, Kennett River and Apollo Bay. The festival program extends beyond the races to include on-site activities and services such as glamping, yoga, live music and kite flying. The organisers provide race-week information covering logistics like road closures, getting there, changing events, volunteer coordination and travel packages.
Wildlife along the route is noted on the festival page, with mentions of kangaroos near Anglesea and koalas in gum trees along the Great Ocean Road. Charitable and partner relationships are part of the event structure, with named charity partners included among supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.