Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 for the inaugural Geelong Running Festival, and Geelong’s first ever Marathon.

Run or walk around the streets of Geelong traffic free, pass through iconic Kardinia Park, and enjoy the picturesque views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore, while raising much needed funds for a local charity that is personal to you.

Let’s face it, if you are already going to step up and challenge yourself to run the Marathon, Half Marathon or 8KM, why not make your Geelong Running Festival experience more meaningful and purposeful by fundraising on your own, or getting a team together to share that experience of giving to a cause greater than yourself.

We have partnered with Grassrootz to help us raise $250,000 for local charities in 2026, so explore the incredible local charities you can support, and help us make a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Visit this link and hit ‘Start Fundraising' to get started now!

* If you can’t find the local charity you wish to support, then please contact support@grassrootz.com, and they will onboard your charity for you.