Warrnambool Running Festival
Warrnambool, Australia • 19-20 Sep 2026
Warrnambool Running Festival
The Warrnambool Running Festival is a community event held over a weekend in the coastal city of Warrnambool, Victoria. The festival is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels, with courses designed for both runners and walkers. The event emphasizes fitness as a way of life and provides a variety of activities for participants and their families.
The festival features several different distances held across two days:
- Marathon: A course consisting of two laps of the Half Marathon route.
- Half Marathon: A 21.1 km scenic course along the coast.
- 10 km: A middle-distance run.
- 6 km: A short-course event.
- 4 km Breakwater Dash: A charity event held on Saturday that includes the local Breakwater.
- 2 km Worm Bay Wiggle: An inclusive event around Worm Bay for participants to run, walk, or roll.
All events are open to both runners and walkers for the same entry fee. The courses are located in a city known for its coastline and natural beauty. The festival also serves a charitable purpose, with a portion of the entry fees from the 4 km event supporting the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.