Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Apollo Bay, Australia • 16-17 May 2026
Great Ocean Road Running Festival - 16 & 17 May 2026
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival, presented by Melrose, takes place on the Southern Ocean coast in Victoria, Australia. The event includes an acknowledgement of the Gadubanud people and their history and culture. Races are held on a mix of roads and trails and the programme includes both runs and walks.
The festival spans multiple distances and also features non-racing activities such as glamping, yoga, live music and kite flying. Start locations mentioned include Apollo Bay, Lorne and Kennett River. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances and start locations
- 60 km Ultra Marathon, from Lorne
- 44 km Melrose Great Ocean Road Marathon, from Lorne
- 23 km Brooks Half Marathon, from Kennett River
- 14 km Chobani Fit Paradise Run, from Apollo Bay
- 12 km Trail Run, from Lorne
- 6 km Srilankan Airlines Run, from Apollo Bay
- 5 km / 10 km Great Ocean Road Walk, from Lorne
- 1.5 km Kids' Gallop, from Apollo Bay