Warrnambool Running Festival
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Race Day
45–59°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Warrnambool Running Festival is a two-day running weekend on the south-west Victorian coast, with the marathon on Sunday morning. The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course, starting at 7:00am and finishing at Lake Pertobe. The courses were measured by GPS and cover varied terrain, including bitumen road, concrete path, grass, loose rocky trail and sand. The marathon has about 12 aid stations from 2 km to 40 km, and the event is cup free, so runners carry their own cup or bottle. Everyone must finish by 1:00pm, and the marathon is open to runners aged 18 and over. The 2026 marathon, run in warm and windy weather, was won by Joe Kelly in 2:58:22, with Lauren Foley the fastest woman in 4:23:14. Shorter races on the same weekend are a half marathon, 10 km, 6 km and the Saturday 4 km and 2 km runs.
Questions about the Warrnambool Running Festival 2027
When is the Warrnambool Running Festival 2027?
Sunday, September 19, 2027.
Where is the Warrnambool Running Festival?
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
What time does the Warrnambool Running Festival start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Warrnambool Running Festival time limit?
6 hours (1:00pm event cut-off).
How do I enter the Warrnambool Running Festival 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration through Race Roster.
How much does the Warrnambool Running Festival 2027 cost?
Marathon: A$95.
What is the Warrnambool Running Festival elevation gain?
250 m (820 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Warrnambool Running Festival course like?
It passes Lake Pertobe, Granny's Grave and Logans Beach.
What is the weather like at the Warrnambool Running Festival?
Race-day temperatures are usually 7–15 °C (45–59 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Warrnambool Running Festival results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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