McGrath Wollongong Running Festival 2026

McGrath Wollongong Running Festival 2026

The McGrath Wollongong Running Festival will enter an exciting new chapter in 2026, with Race Hub Australia announced as the new event owner and delivery partner. Join us at Lang Park for the McGrath Wollongong Running Festival on Sunday, 7 June 2026!

Choose from a 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km Family Dash. Since being rebranded as the Wollongong Running Festival in 2021, the event has gone from strength to strength and become Wollongong's largest running event. The festival is widely recognised for celebrating freedom of running and Wollongong's active coastal culture, attracting runners of all abilities from across the region and beyond.

Participants enjoy a vibrant event village, cheer squads, live music, and a spectacular course that weaves together trail and coastal paths with stunning ocean views. The event is both family-friendly and professionally delivered, with accurately measured and timed courses that cater to everyone from fun runners to serious competitors. All event finishers will receive a 2026 Wollongong Running Festival-themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and an online finisher's certificate.

Courses:

• 21.1 km Half Marathon
• 10 km
• 5 km
• 2 km Family Dash

Registration Fees:

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• $115.00 Early Bird - Ericom Half Marathon
• $65.00 Early Bird - Illawarra Credit Union 10 km
• $45.00 Early Bird - React Facility Solutions 5 km Fun Run
• $30.00 Early Bird - Peoplecare Kids 2 km Fun Run

Volunteer Registration

Join the Race Day Fun – No Running Required! We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring race day to life! As a thank you, Race Hub Australia offers volunteers: Free Race Hub Australia merchandise, Complimentary entry to a future race of your choice (to the value of $60), Post-event breakfast.

Refund, Transfers and Cancellations

Details available regarding transfers between participants or event distances, and refund policies based on proximity to the event date.

Event Schedule:

• Sun, June 7, 2026 5:45 am - Race Day Bib Collection
• Sun, June 7, 2026 6:45 am - 10 km Race Start
• Sun, June 7, 2026 7:05 am - Half Marathon Race Start
• Sun, June 7, 2026 8:45 am - 5 km Race Start
• Sun, June 7, 2026 9:30 am - Kids 2 km Fun Run