Puffing Billy Running Festival
Belgrave, Australia • 12-13 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Puffing Billy Running Festival is a running event held over two days at Emerald Lake Park in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. It is organized to raise funds for heritage restoration projects at the Puffing Billy Railway.
Distances and Schedule
The event features several distances:
- 1.2km Junior Dash on a Saturday, starting at 10:00 AM.
- 5km Family Fun Run on a Saturday, starting at 11:00 AM.
- 13.5km Classic on a Sunday, starting at 8:45 AM. This race is positioned as a challenge against the Puffing Billy train, running from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.
Event Features
Event features include electronic timing, a finisher medal and certificate, a bag drop service, and drink stations on course. First aid is available, and sections of the course have road closures. Family entertainment is provided at the finish line, and on-course photography is available for purchase. Participants in the 13.5km race can take an optional return train journey back to the start line (available for purchase) or use a free return bus shuttle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.