Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Kilcunda, Australia • 1 Feb 2026

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival takes place on 1 February 2026 on Victoria’s Bass Coast. The event village is on the nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995.

Distances offered:

  • 21 km
  • 17 km
  • 10 km
  • 5 km

Courses run across rolling grassy slopes, sandy beaches and hills located between cliffs that overlook the Southern Ocean. Sections of the route pass beside green fields where cattle graze.

The location is about 90 minutes from Melbourne along the Bass Highway and provides access to nearby destinations such as Philip Island, Inverloch and Wonthaggi. Registration fees are stated as inclusive of mandatory charges. Minimum ages are listed as 16 for the 21 km, 12 for the 17 km and 10 km, and 5 for the 5 km, and a 40% discount is noted for eligible younger entrants.

The event is organised by SingleTrack Events, which includes an acknowledgment of the continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to the lands and waters where the races are held. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
17 km
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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