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 at the base of Hanging Rock. The event village is located at the site and features food trucks, drinks, live music and large games for children.

Race entry and event features

Entries include electronic timing and results, kilometre markers and drinks stations, and a finisher medal. Personalised race bibs are available for entrants who select postage before 19 February 2026. Race day photos will be provided by NorthSouth Live.

Key entry and collection dates: early bird pricing ends 4 November, standard pricing ends 13 January, name-on-bib cut off 13 January, postage cut off 3 February, last-minute online entries close 17 February. Pre-event race pack and merchandise collection is scheduled for 18 and 19 February at Carman’s HQ (11 Hume Street, Huntingdale) and at Elsternwick Park (Brighton). Fundraising options are offered through the event’s fundraising platform. Partners listed include Snap Fitness Woodend, Holgate Brew House and Black Forest Motel. 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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