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.

Race information

14 km
13.5km Classic
5 km
5km Family Fun Run
1.2km Junior Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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