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Geelong Half Marathon

April 4, 2027 · 7:30 AMGeelong, Victoria, Australia

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Race Day

63°F

Feels mild

Total elevation gain

197ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

1,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

5/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Geelong Half Marathon follows the Barwon River from Belmont Park Pavilion, around the cycle track, down to the Breakwater, upstream to Fyansford and back to Belmont. A 5 km run covers the first 2 km of the same course and then turns back along the river. Run by the Geelong Cross Country Club, the half marathon starts at 7:30 am and is capped at 1,000 runners. Finish-line timing closes at 10:30 am, three hours after the start. Entry fees support the Andrew Love Cancer Centre at Geelong's University Hospital.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through Race Roster until noon on Friday 2 April 2027, or until the 1,000-runner cap is reached.
If the event sells out, a waitlist is open on payment of the full fee; it is refunded in full if no place opens.
Eligibility: Half marathon runners must be 16 or older on event day; 5 km runners must be 12 or older.
Concession pricing is for Australian Pensioner Card or Health Care Card holders and entrants under 18 on event day.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: The organiser does not offer refunds; Race Roster's optional Enhanced Refund Protection can be bought at registration.
Entries can be transferred to another runner for free until 7 March 2027.
Switching from the half marathon to the 5 km run is allowed until 7 March 2027, without a refund of the difference.
Deferrals are not allowed. If the event is cancelled, fees are refunded in full.

Questions about the Geelong Half Marathon 2027

When is the Geelong Half Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 4, 2027.

Where is the Geelong Half Marathon?

Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

What time does the Geelong Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:30 AM, local time.

What is the Geelong Half Marathon time limit?

3 hours (finish closes 10:30 am).

How do I enter the Geelong Half Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Apr 2, 2027: Entries close (noon). Ways in: Online registration through Race Roster until noon on Friday 2 April 2027, or until the 1,000-runner cap is reached; If the event sells out, a waitlist is open on payment of the full fee; it is refunded in full if no place opens.

How much does the Geelong Half Marathon 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: A$80. 5 km Run: A$35.

What is the Geelong Half Marathon elevation gain?

60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Geelong Half Marathon course like?

It passes Belmont Park Pavilion, Barwon River and Breakwater.

What is the weather like at the Geelong Half Marathon?

The race-day average is 17 °C (63 °F). Feels mild.

How many runners does the Geelong Half Marathon have?

1,000 participants. Medium-sized race.

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