The Bend Running Festival
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Description
Organiser: MMI events
The Bend Running Festival kicks off its inaugural edition on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the thrilling The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, SA, Australia.
Choose from exciting distances: **Half Marathon (21.1km)**, **10km**, **5km**, and a fun **1km Kids' Dash**.
The **Half Marathon** launches from the Pit Lane with a sharp left turn, powering up the straight under the Start/Finish Line, followed by 1 lap of the International Circuit and 2 laps of the GT Circuit.
The **10km** consists of 2 laps of the scenic 5km course, offering runners a unique motorsport-inspired experience.[1]
Distances:
Kids' dash 1K
5K
10K
Half Marathon
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