South East Running Festival

Dandenong North, Australia • 19 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The South East Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Dandenong Stadium in Dandenong, Victoria. The event is described as its second year.

Distances

The festival offers four running distances with staggered start times:

  • 21 km Half Marathon (minimum age 15 years)
  • 10 km (minimum age 10 years)
  • 5 km (minimum age 10 years)
  • 1 km Children’s Dash (maximum age 10 years)

Course and Activities

The course begins outside Dandenong Stadium and follows the Dandenong Creek up to Tirhatuan Park before returning. The route passes through the Melbourne Water Wetlands, with the finish line located in the stadium carpark.

The event features music, a variety of food and drink options, and family activities and entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21km Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
1km Children’s Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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