Great Ocean Road Running Festival
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Description
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Australia’s most stunning running event, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, returns Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024 in Lorne and Apollo Bay.
With nine distances from 1.5km to 60km, including marathons, trail runs and walks, the two-day festival has something for everyone.
More than just a running event, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a seaside weekend staycation with entertainment and activities for all ages. Experience glamping, yoga, music and so much more!
Saturday 18 May 2024 8:00am and Sunday 19 May 2024 8:00am
Events:
Ultra Marathon
Marathon
Brooks Half Marathon
14km Paradise Run
SriLankan Airlines 6km Run
1.5km Kids’ Gallop
High Sierra 12km Trail Run
6.5km Trail Run
Great Ocean Road Walk
This event has been listed under these categories:
- Running Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Walking Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Ultramarathon Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Sports Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- General Fitness Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Family Fun Run Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Family & Kids Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- 5km Running Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- 10km Running Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Half Marathon Events in Apollo Bay VIC
- Marathon Events in Apollo Bay VIC
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