Peoplecare Wollongong Triathlon - 2027

Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival 2027

Sunday 6 June 2027

The Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival entered a new and exciting chapter with Race Hub Australia announced as the new event owner and delivery partner. We can't wait to bring this event back to you for 2027 and beyond.

Join us at Lang Park for the Wollongong Running Festival on Sunday, 6 June 2027! Choose from a 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km Family Dash.

Since being rebranded as the Wollongong Running Festival in 2021, the event has gone from strength to strength and become Wollongong's largest running event. The festival is widely recognised for celebrating freedom of running and Wollongong's active coastal culture, attracting runners of all abilities from across the region and beyond.

Participants enjoy a vibrant event village, cheer squads, live music, and a spectacular course that weaves together trail and coastal paths with stunning ocean views. The event is both family-friendly and professionally delivered, with accurately measured and timed courses that cater to everyone from fun runners to serious competitors.

All event finishers will receive a 2027 Wollongong Running Festival-themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and an online finisher's certificate.

Proudly presented by Run Havoc Wollongong

Run Wollongong is back in 2026!

Get ready to experience the hype of Run Wollongong in 2026. We sold out in 2025, but this year, we are back bigger than ever.

The route circles the iconic lighthouse and Wollongong Harbour, offering spectacular ocean views that inspire and challenge. Concluding in Lang Park, this event promises a picturesque backdrop for seasoned marathoners and casual runners alike, making it a must-run for every enthusiast.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a scenic run, we have a distance for you:

• 42.2km Marathon – Two laps of the breathtaking course

• 21.1km Half Marathon – A scenic route showcasing Wollongong's beauty

• 10km Kerryn McCann 10 – Honouring a local legend

• 5km Fitness 5 – A fun and fast course for all abilities

• 5km Elite Entry – Male PB under 15:00. Female PB under 17:30. Submit an expression of interest here.

• 5km Preferred Entry – Male/Female PB under 18:30. Submit an expression of interest here.

• 2km Turbo 2 – Perfect for kids and families

We look forward to seeing you cross that finish line!

This October, over the course of one unforgettable week, push your limits on a self-supported 1260km course with 17,700m of elevation, on a mix of sealed and gravel surfaces.

The route runs in a giant loop from Wollongong on the stunning NSW South Coast along awesome country roads, Aussie bush, rivers and scenic valleys, and up into the majestic Snowy Mountain Alps.

Riders must complete the course within 157 hours, navigating the route, getting their brevet card stamped at each of the 3 Checkpoints along the way.

Entrants have the choice of entering as:

Solo, Pairs Team or 4-person Relay Team.

However you decide to ride, this epic challenge requires riders to be well prepared and manage rest and resupply along a fantastic route to complete the course.

Comprehensive information is provided to all entrants - The Loopers Almanac - detailing all the information you will need to successfully complete the challenge.

Do Something Great this October!