2025 Great Ocean Road Running Festival

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 of all ages & abilities from around the world to participate in one of the nine events over 17-18 May 2025.

Event Details and Schedule

The 2025 Great Ocean Road Running Festival will be hosted on the 17-18 May, 2025. Event times and dates include:

• 60 km Ultra Marathon - Starts: Sunday May 18 at 8:00am from Lorne
• 44km Great Ocean Road Marathon - Starts: Sunday May 18 at 8:00am from Lorne
• 23km Half Marathon - Starts: Sunday May 18 at 8:00am from Kennett River
• 12km Trail Run - Starts: Sunday May 18 at 8:10 from Lorne
• Great Ocean Road Walk (5km or 10km options) - Starts: Sunday May 18 at 8:30am from Lorne
• 14km Paradise Run - Starts: Saturday May 17 at 1:00pm from Apollo Bay Hotel
• 6km Run - Starts: Saturday May 17 at 11:30am from Apollo Bay Hotel
• 1.5km Kids’ Gallop - Starts: Saturday May 17 at 10:30am from Apollo Bay Hotel