South East Running Festival

Dandenong North, Australia • 19 Apr 2026

South East Running Festival 2026

The South East Running Festival holds its second edition at Dandenong Stadium in Dandenong, Victoria on 19 April 2026. The event offers multiple race distances and activities for participants and spectators across the venue and surrounding parkland.

Distances:

  • 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

The course starts outside Dandenong Stadium and follows Dandenong Creek toward Tirhatuan Park before returning. Runners pass through the Melbourne Water Wetlands and the route concludes in the Dandenong Stadium carpark. The layout emphasizes a mix of stadium access and creekside parkland.

Event provisions include live music, food and drink options, and family activities. The program is presented as a community festival with opportunities for social participation and spectator involvement. Information about entry categories and pricing was published for each distance and online registration was noted as closed on the event page.

The description focuses on the event format, course, participant age requirements, and on-site amenities. Venue address is Dandenong Stadium, 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175. 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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