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Warrnambool Running Festival 2026

With distances from 2km to Full Marathon, running for everyone across 2 days in South West Victoria

INFORMATION

The Warrnambool Running Festival is a great event for runners of all levels. The course is scenic and offers great views of the coast. Warrnambool is a beautiful city to visit and the running festival is a great way to see it. There are plenty of fun activities for runners and their families to enjoy.

So what are you waiting for? Make your way to Warrnambool for a great running experience!

Warrnambool Running Festival is a community-focused event, open to participants of all ages. We believe that fitness should be a way of life, not a list of goals to achieve, and that’s why our event is open to everyone - not just athletes or extremely fit individuals. Take a look at our site to find out more about ways to participate and start training today!

Early Bird Pricing - $10 off each Sunday event - until: Midnight 14/08/2026

Warrnambool Running Club members!

Your voucher code is your surname plus your national member ID (eg. SMITH98765). Contact the club if you need further information.

Merchandise

Registration with Merch Orders after 14/08/2026 cannot guarantee we will have your order by race day.

Event schedule

  • Sat, September 19, 2026 1:00 pm - Registrations and Bib collection opens at the Event Hub
  • Sat, September 19, 2026 3:00 pm - START Worm Bay Wiggle 2km
  • Sat, September 19, 2026 3:30 pm - 2km Presentations and Spot Prizes
  • Sat, September 19, 2026 4:00 pm - START Breakwater Dash 4km
  • Sat, September 19, 2026 4:30 pm - 4km Presentations and Spot Prizes
  • Sat, September 19, 2026 5:00 pm - Registration and Bib collection closes at the Event Hub
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 6:30 am - Race Day entries and Bib collection opens at the Event Hub
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 7:00 am - START Marathon event
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 8:00 am - START Half-Marathon event
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 8:30 am - START 10km event
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 9:00 am - START 6km event
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 10:30 am - Presentations
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 11:00 am - Spot Prizes
  • Sun, September 20, 2026 1:00 pm - Event close

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Tarkine 6km Promenade Run

Price changes in 4 months 3 days

  • This course takes in the Promenade, "Grannys Grave" and visits Moyjil at the mouth of the Hopkins River.

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$30.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Apr 10 – Aug 14
      Register for Tarkine 6km Promenade Run
    3. A$40.00

      Regular Pricing

      Aug 14 – Sept 15
    4. A$50.00

      Late Entry

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    5. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

MC+A 10km Lake and Bay Run

Price changes in 4 months 3 days

  • Stepping up the distance, this course takes in the other end of the Promenade, checking out the wonderful Lake Pertobe precinct, Thunder Point, Middle Island, and the Warrnambool Breakwater along the way.

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$55.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Apr 10 – Aug 14
      Register for MC+A 10km Lake and Bay Run
    3. A$65.00

      Regular Pricing

      Aug 14 – Sept 15
    4. A$75.00

      Late Entry

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    5. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

The Standard Half Marathon

Price changes in 4 months 3 days

  • This is our premier event distance, enjoying all elements of the Warrnambool Running Festival.

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$65.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Apr 10 – Aug 14
      Register for The Standard Half Marathon
    3. A$75.00

      Regular Pricing

      Aug 14 – Sept 15
    4. A$85.00

      Late Entry

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    5. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

The Athlete's Foot Marathon

Price changes in 4 months 3 days

  • 2 laps of the Half Marathon course, perfect for the folks who just can't get enough of those views!

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$85.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Apr 10 – Aug 14
      Register for The Athlete's Foot Marathon
    3. A$95.00

      Regular Pricing

      Aug 14 – Sept 15
    4. A$105.00

      Late Entry

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    5. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

Coast FM 2km Worm Bay Wiggle

Price changes in 5 months 4 days

  • The Junior and All Abilities event will be held on Saturday using this loop course on mostly concrete walking paths.

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$10.00

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering Apr 10 – Sept 15
      Register for Coast FM 2km Worm Bay Wiggle
    3. A$20.00

      Late Entry

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    4. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

Warrnambool Men's Shed 4km Breakwater Dash

Price changes in 5 months 4 days

  • This is a distance suitable for the whole family to participate on Saturday whilst collecting race bibs for a Sunday event! $5 from every entry goes to support our nominated charity

    1. Closed
      Apr 10 – Apr 10
    2. A$10.00

      Regular Pricing (plus $5 donation)

      Now registering Apr 10 – Sept 15
      Register for Warrnambool Men's Shed 4km Breakwater Dash
    3. A$20.00

      Late Entry (plus $5 donation)

      Sept 16 – Sept 19
    4. Closed
      Sept 19 – Sept 28

Contact information

Event contact
Karen Anderson | info@wboolrunningfestival.com.au
Phone
0438 387 923
Website
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