Peninsula Running Festival

Rosebud, Australia • 8 Jun 2025

The Peninsula Running Festival, held on the scenic Mornington Peninsula, offers marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1km kids races. The course features a flat, fast route primarily along the Bay Trail and some asphalt paths, passing through foreshore camping areas with Port Phillip Bay views. Races start and finish at Rosebud Skate Park, with marathon and half marathon runners covering extended distances towards Capel Sound and near Rye Pier. The event accommodates up to 1,000 participants, providing water stations, toilets, and first aid along the course. All finishers receive medals, and the festival welcomes runners of all ages and abilities in a family-friendly atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10km Fun Run
5 km
5km Fun Run
1km Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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