Run The Rock

Woodend, Australia • 21 Mar 2026

Event details

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)

Registration is managed through the event organiser. Partners named for the event include local businesses such as Snap Fitness, Holgate Brew House and Black Forest Motel.

Race features and logistics

The course uses a mix of trails, paths and roads and includes a lap at the base of Hanging Rock. Entries include electronic timing and results, K markers and drinks stations, and a finisher medal. Race photos are provided by NorthSouth Live. An event village will run on site with food trucks, coffee, live music and large games for children.

Key administrative dates and services: name-on-bib requests have a cut-off on 13 January 2026, postage cut-off for race packs is 3 February 2026, and last-minute online entries close on 17 February 2026. Pre-event race pack and merchandise collection is available at Carman's HQ in Huntingdale and at Elsternwick Park in Brighton. Fundraising options are supported through the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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