Geelong, Victoria · Friday, December 19, 2025
The 2025 Victorian Open Water Championships is a 1k, 2k, 5k, 7k, 10k, open water, running, and swimming event held on Friday, December 19, 2025. It is located in Geelong, Victoria.
Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, for the inaugural Geelong Running Festival 6.5KM, Half Marathon 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.
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.
On Saturday, September 19th, we will also have a kids mile and all-abilities mile too!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
Geelong Runners Club began in February 2019 when Tristan and Leigh saw a gap in the local running landscape and decided to fill it. They wanted a free, social space where runners from Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula could gather without pressure or pace requirements. Today, around 900 members strong, the crew welcomes everyone from veterans to beginners. The philosophy is simple: zero competition, genuine inclusion, and the pure pleasure of running together along the Geelong coastline. Thursday evenings at Eastern Beach Carpark and Saturday mornings at Balyang Sanctuary are the signature runs, each offering its own rhythm and community vibe.