2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival, presented by Melrose

2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Presented by Melrose

Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road is home to the Great Ocean Road Running Festival. Panoramic views of the Southern Ocean and the famous seaside location will attract participants or all ages & abilities from around the world to participate in one of the nine events over 16-17 May 2026. 

Event details and schedule

The 2026 Great Ocean Road Running fetival will be hosted on the 16-17 May, 2026

Event times and dates:

• 60 km Ultra Marathon: Starts: Sunday May 17 at 8:00am from Lorne
• 44km Great Ocean Road Marathon: Starts: Sunday May 17 at 8:00am from Lorne
• 23km Half Marathon: Starts: Sunday May 17 at 8:00am from Kennett River
• 12km Trail Run: Starts: Sunday May 17 at 8:10 from Lorne
• Great Ocean Road Walk (5km or 10km options): Starts: Sunday May 17 at 8:30am from Lorne
• 14km Paradise Run: Starts: Saturday May 16 at 1:00pm from Apollo Bay Hotel
• 6km Run: Starts: Saturday May 16 at 11:30am from Apollo Bay Hotel
• 1.5km Kids’ Gallop: Starts: Saturday May 16 at 10:30am from Apollo Bay Hotel