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Run The Rock

Woodend, Australia • 21 Mar 2026

Run The Rock 2026

Run The Rock takes place on 21 March 2026 at Hanging Rock, South Rock Road, Woodend, VIC. The event offers multiple distances:

  • 22K (Half Marathon)
  • 13.5K
  • 5K
  • 2K (Kids Dash)

The course uses a mix of trails, paths and roads and includes a lap around the base of Hanging Rock. The setting is in the Macedon Ranges near Woodend and Mount Macedon.

Race details and event services

Entries include electronic timing and results, K markers and drinks stations, and a finisher medal. Personalised race bibs are available for entrants who register and select postage before 19 February 2026. Race day photos are provided by a named photography partner. The event village features food trucks, drinks, a BBQ, a coffee cart, live music and large games for children. Organisers support fundraising through a partner platform.

Pre-event race pack and merchandise collection is listed at Carman's HQ in Huntingdale and at Elsternwick Park in Brighton. Event partners named in the information include Snap Fitness, Holgate Brew House and Black Forest Motel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Website Registration
22 km
Half Marathon (22km)
14 km
13.5km
5 km
Kids 2km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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