From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 10k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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!
Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival 2026
Sunday 7 June 2026
The Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival will enter an exciting new chapter in 2026, with Race Hub Australia announced as the new event owner and delivery partner.
Join us at Lang Park for the Wollongong Running Festival on Sunday, 7 June 2026! 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 2026 Wollongong Running Festival-themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and an online finisher's certificate.
Proudly presented by Run Havoc Wollongong