Rosebud Running Festival

Event overview

The Rosebud Running Festival takes place on 7 June 2026 at Rosebud, with start and finish at Rosebud Skate Park (corner Nepean Hwy and Boneo Rd). Distances offered are:

• Marathon
• Half Marathon (21.1 km)
• 10 km
• 5 km
• 1 km Kids Race

Maximum competitor numbers are 1000 across all events, with the marathon capped at 150 entries. Every finisher receives a finishers medal. The 1 km kids race is not timed and parents may run alongside. Age restrictions apply: marathon 16 years or older, half marathon 14 years or older, 10 km 8 years or older, 5 km no minimum, kids run maximum age 10 years.

Course, facilities and race rules

The course runs mainly on the Bay Trail with some asphalt paths and passes through the foreshore camping area. The marathon is two laps, and the half and marathon continue past Rosebud toward Capel Sound with a final turnaround before Rye Pier. The organiser describes the route as flat and fast. The course will be marked with orange flags, cones, fences and directional signage; timing mats will be at all turnaround points and a disposable timing device is built into each race bib.

Water and sports drink are provided approximately every 3-4 km for the half marathon; the 10 km has two drink stations and the 5 km has no drink stations. There are taps, public toilet blocks and portable toilets along the course. St John First Aid crews will be at the finish and on the course. Bike parking and a clothing-bag drop area are available. No dogs, bikes, scooters or rollerblades are allowed on the course. Athletes are responsible for completing the correct course distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.