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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Apollo Bay, Australia • 16-17 May 2026

Event overview

The 2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place on 16 and 17 May 2026 in the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria, Australia. The event is presented by Melrose and is held along the Southern Ocean coast. The festival acknowledges the Gadubanud people as the traditional custodians of the land. The program includes a mix of road and trail events, and attracts athletes from around the world.

Several race start locations are used along the coast, including Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River. The festival also includes non-race activities such as glamping, yoga, live music and kite flying. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race distances

  • 60 km Ultra Marathon
  • 44 km Melrose Great Ocean Road Marathon
  • 23 km Brooks Half Marathon
  • 14 km Chobani Fit Paradise Run
  • 12 km Trail Run
  • 6 km Srilankan Airlines Run
  • 5 km / 10 km Great Ocean Road Walk
  • 1.5 km Kids' Gallop
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Race information

Website
60 km
Ultra Marathon (60km)
44 km
Melrose Great Ocean Road Marathon (44km)
23 km
Brooks Half Marathon (23km)
14 km
14km Paradise Run
12 km
12km Trail Run
6 km
6km Run
5 km
5km/10km Great Ocean Road Walk
1.5km Kids' Gallop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Otway Trail Run

Gellibrand

Run through the scenic Otway Ranges along the Old Beechy Rail Trail with 16 km or 6.3 km options, both finishing at Gellibrand Hall. Enjoy bushland, rolling pastoral views and support local health and Rotary programs.

Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay

Princetown

Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay near Princetown Victoria is a two day team relay covering 216 plus km across muddy paddocks, forest trails and coastal backdrops. Teams of 4 or more tackle day and night legs with base camp transitions.

Run Forrest Trail Run

Forrest

Run Forrest is a scenic trail along the Barwon River and Lake Elizabeth with 21 km, 10 km, 6 km and kids 6 km options on fern covered singletrack and fast descents. Collect your race bib on the day and enjoy a family friendly race.

Great Ocean Trail Ultra

Apollo Bay

Run the Great Ocean Trail Ultra along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast, following the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay toward the Twelve Apostles. Choose 100 km or 45 km, enjoy oceanfront singletrack, camping at Princetown and a limited field.