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Mt Beauty Running Festival

Mount Beauty, Australia • 16 May 2026

Event Details

The Mt Beauty Running Festival is a running event held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It starts and finishes at the Mount Beauty Secondary College oval on Pool Road in Mount Beauty, Victoria.

Distances

The festival features four separate running events.

  • A 3 km run.
  • A 10.6 km run.
  • A 21.1 km (half marathon) run.
  • An 18 km trail run.

Additional Information

The event includes a School Challenge Competition. Teams from schools can compete for a $250 cash prize by entering participants in any of the four events. Points are awarded to the top five overall finishers in each team.

The Mt Beauty Playgroup runs a bake sale and BBQ on the day, with a variety of food available. The event is plastic cup free; participants must carry their own water bottle or hydration pack to refill at drink stations on the course.

The festival is described as community-run and reliant on volunteers. It takes place in the Upper Kiewa Valley during autumn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Website
Half Marathon
21.1 Km Run
18 km
18km Trail Run
11 km
10.6 Km Run
3km Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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