About this event
Make a weekend of the Yeppoon Running Festival, a coastal running celebration held in Yeppoon on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July 2027.
Set along Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, the festival brings runners, families and supporters together for two days of racing, community spirit and seaside scenery. Six events cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, from a 1.6km family run to the full 42.2km marathon.
- JRT Family Run: 1.6km, starting at Yeppoon Lagoon on Saturday afternoon.
- Bendigo Community Bank Emu Park & Yeppoon Marathon: 42.2km, starting on Sunday morning from Anzac Parade.
- CQUniversity Half Marathon: 21.1km, featuring a coastal course and starting from Anzac Parade.
- Central Queensland Radiology 10km: a scenic 10km event for runners seeking a shorter challenge.
- ProFeet 5km: a welcoming 5km event suitable for a broad range of abilities.
- Ian Weigh Toyota 2km: a shorter race with the atmosphere of a major event.
The festival’s events take place across two days, with the family run scheduled for Saturday and the marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km races on Sunday morning. Race-day support, ocean views and a lively finish-line atmosphere add to the experience.
With Yeppoon Lagoon, waterfront dining, the wider Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island nearby, the event is an ideal excuse to extend the visit. Whether taking on a new distance, racing with friends or bringing the family along, the Yeppoon Running Festival combines running with a memorable coastal getaway.
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