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Puffing Billy Running Festival

Name: Puffing Billy Running Festival
Start: 2025-09-13
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Belgrave

Belgrave, Australia • 13 Sep 2025

The Puffing Billy Running Festival takes place at Emerald Lake Park in Emerald, Victoria, Australia. This two-day event features a variety of distances including a 1.2km Junior Dash, a 5km Family Fun Run, and a 13.5km Classic run from Belgrave to Emerald. The festival offers a unique challenge where runners compete against the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the scenic rolling hills of the Dandenong Ranges. The event village is hosted at the Lakeside Visitor Centre within Emerald Lake Park, creating a vibrant atmosphere for participants and spectators. Family participation is encouraged, with special team registration options for adults running with children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Belgrave

Race information

Website Registration

13 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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