2025 Victorian Open Water Championships

Welcome to the 2026 Geelong Half Marathon

Sunday 12th April 2026

Join us for a great 21.1k or 5k on a fast, scenic course along the Barwon River!

As well as being the Geelong Cross Country Club’s annual fundraiser, your entry fees support Geelong’s University Hospital, particularly The Andrew Love Cancer Centre.

• Register by 31st December 2025 to get our Early Bird rate

• Register by 15th March 2026 to have your bib posted to you (postage fee is $8.00)

• Entries close at 12 noon on Friday 10th April 2026 (or earlier if sold out)

• The Geelong Half Marathon is open to runners aged 16+ (5 km 12+)

See you on Sunday 12th April in Geelong!

Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, for the inaugural Geelong Running Festival 8KM, 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.