South East Running Festival

Dandenong North, Australia • 19 Apr 2026

Event details

The South East Running Festival 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium on Stud Road in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. The event offers multiple race distances with age requirements.

  • 21.1 km Half Marathon - minimum 15 years old
  • 10 km - minimum 10 years old
  • 5 km - minimum 10 years old
  • 1 km Children’s Dash - maximum 10 years old

Registration fees are listed as inclusive of mandatory charges. Prices shown in the event information include: 21.1 km early bird $80, standard $90; 10 km early bird $65, standard $70; 5 km early bird $50, standard $60.01; 1 km Children’s Dash early bird $30, standard $35.

Course and event features

The course begins outside Dandenong Stadium, follows the Dandenong Creek to Tirhatuan Park, returns along sections that run through the Melbourne Water Wetlands, and finishes in the Dandenong Stadium carpark. On-site offerings include music, food and drink options, and family activities. The event information notes a focus on community participation and activities for a range of ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21.1km Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
1km Children's Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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