The Armidale Running Festival is more than just a race weekend – it's a celebration of community, movement, and everything that makes Armidale special. With events for all ages and abilities, from a 1-kilometre Kids Dash to a half marathon, it invites everyone to get involved and experience the beauty of the high-altitude landscape.
But the festival goes far beyond the track. Held in the heart of town at Civic Park, the event will feature live music, local food, community stalls, and a massive market – the biggest the region has ever seen. With kids' activities, play areas, picnic zones, and space to relax, it's designed as a full-day experience for families, locals, and visitors alike.
The running schedule includes a 1-kilometre free fun run for kids, followed by 3-kilometre, 5-kilometre, and 10-kilometre runs on Saturday, with the half marathon taking place on Sunday. These options offer something for every fitness level and make the weekend inclusive and accessible for all.
This is Armidale on show – welcoming, active, and full of heart.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Elders Insurance New England 3km Run
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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Register for Elders Insurance New England 3km Run$25.00
Early Bird
Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 21 -
$35.00
Standard
Dec 22 – Feb 21
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New England Toyota 5km Run
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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Register for New England Toyota 5km Run$35.00
Early Bird
Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 21 -
$45.00
Standard
Dec 22 – Feb 21
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UNE Armidale 10km Run
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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Register for UNE Armidale 10km Run$45.00
Early Bird
Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 21 -
$55.00
Standard
Dec 22 – Feb 21
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Armidale Servies Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 16 days-
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Register for Armidale Servies Half Marathon$55.00
Early Bird
Now registering Nov 1 – Dec 21 -
$65.00
Standard
Dec 22 – Feb 21
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Professionals Armidale 1km Kids Fun Run
For Children in year 3 and below only
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Register for Professionals Armidale 1km Kids Fun RunFreeNov 1 - Feb 21
Where and When!
📍 Civic Park - 75 Faulkner Street, Armidale NSW 2350
All of the runs start and finish from the same place! Please ensure you are there 15 minutes prior to your event starting. Please line up where you feel best suits your pace and ability, and please at all times keep left to allow those who wish to pass a safe and clear passage way to do so!
Prizes
We will be offering prize money for the Half Marathon and the 10km race, with
equal amounts for male and female competitors!
Half Marathon:
• 1st Place – $750
• 2nd Place – $500
• 3rd Place – $250
10km Run:
• 1st Place – $500
• 2nd Place – $250
• 3rd Place – $100
Sponsors
Event schedule
- Fri, March 13, 2026 12:00 pm - Bib Collection Friday 12 Noon till 5pm - New England Toyota Armidale
- Sat, March 14, 2026 9:00 am - Bib Collection Saturday 9am till 11am - New England Toyota Armidale
- Sat, March 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Professionals Armidale 1km Fun Run
- Sat, March 14, 2026 2:15 pm - Elders Insurance New England 3km Run
- Sat, March 14, 2026 3:00 pm - New England Toyota 5km Run
- Sat, March 14, 2026 4:00 pm - UNE Armidale 10km
- Sun, March 15, 2026 7:00 am - Servies Armidale Half Marathon
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ryan Kelso
- Phone
- 0400 551 615
