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Mornington Running Festival

May 2, 2027 · 7:10 AMMornington, Victoria, Australia

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Race Day

55°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

459ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Mornington Running Festival is an out-and-back road race along The Esplanade, from Mornington Park to a turnaround at Stanley Crescent in Mount Martha, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The half marathon starts at 7:10 am, and a 10 km, a 5 km and a 1 km kids' run follow the same morning. The sealed course climbs about 120 to 160 m, and from 2027 half marathon runners use both sides of the road. Waves are self-seeded and the half marathon has a three-hour cut-off. Every finisher gets a medal and a free donut.

Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through ACTIVE.com, with race-day entries at an extra A$10 per distance unless sold out.
Eligibility: Half marathon runners must be 15 or older on race day; 10 km runners must be 8 or older.
The 5 km has no minimum age, and the 1 km kids' run is for children up to 10.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds from the event date: 75% more than 8 weeks out, 50% at 4 to 8 weeks, 25% at 1 to 4 weeks, none within 7 days.
Entries can be transferred once, up to 3 days before the event, for a A$10 admin fee.
Downgrading to a shorter distance is not refunded; upgrading requires paying the difference.

Questions about the Mornington Running Festival 2027

When is the Mornington Running Festival 2027?

Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Where is the Mornington Running Festival?

Mornington, Victoria, Australia.

What time does the Mornington Running Festival start?

The race starts at 7:10 AM, local time.

What is the Mornington Running Festival time limit?

3 hours.

How do I enter the Mornington Running Festival 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through ACTIVE.com, with race-day entries at an extra A$10 per distance unless sold out.

How much does the Mornington Running Festival 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: A$100. 10km Fun Run: A$75. 5km Fun Run: A$60. 1km Kids' Run: A$35.

What is the Mornington Running Festival elevation gain?

140 m (459 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Mornington Running Festival course like?

It passes Mornington Park, The Esplanade and Stanley Crescent, Mount Martha.

What is the weather like at the Mornington Running Festival?

The race-day average is 13 °C (55 °F). Feels cool.

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