Run The Rock

Woodend, Australia • 21 Mar 2026

Run The Rock 2026

Run The Rock is a running event organised by Sole Motive at Hanging Rock in Woodend, Victoria on 21 March 2026. The event offers multiple race distances on a course that uses trails, paths and sealed roads and includes a lap at the base of Hanging Rock. Native wildlife and scenic views along the route are noted features of the venue.

Available distances:

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

Entries include electronic timing and results, K markers and drinks stations, and a personalised race bib if postage is selected before 19 February 2026. Finishers receive a Run The Rock 2026 medal and race day photos will be provided by NorthSouth Live.

An event village is part of the race day offering, with food trucks, drinks, a BBQ, a coffee cart, live music and large games for children and families. Pre-event race pack and merchandise collection is available at designated collection locations, and race packs can also be collected at the event village.

Registration deadlines and cut-offs are provided in advance, including an early-bird pricing end date, standard pricing end date, a postage cut-off for race packs and a last-minute entry close date. 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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