Geelong River Run

Belmont, Australia • 1 Mar 2026

Event details

The Geelong River Run is scheduled for March 1, 2026 at Barwon Valley Park, Barrabool Road, Belmont, VIC. The event is organised by PB Events and offers two distances:

  • 10 km
  • 5 km run/walk

The event is described as family-friendly and professionally organised. Every finisher receives a medal, and personalised race bibs are available to early entrants. Early bird entry fees are listed at $48 per distance.

Course, community and charity

Races take place along riverside trails beside the Barwon River. The event notes accessible and inclusive options aimed at a range of ages and abilities. The Geelong River Run lists Steigen as a major sponsor and also names other supporting partners, including The Hiit Factory, The Running Company - Geelong, Heaps Normal, Nutrition Warehouse and The Yard Gym.

The event supports Rivers Gift and fundraising for SIDS research. A cumulative community and charity contribution figure of $259,974 is shown for the organiser’s events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10km Run
5 km
5km Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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