New for 2026

City of Greater Geelong Run4Geelong, presented by Barwon Health Foundation

Cleanaway
Half Marathon

21.1km · 2 lap loop
  • Sunday 8 November 2026
  • 7:00am start
  • Start and finish at Ritchie Boulevard, Geelong Waterfront
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Last minute entry A$105. 91% sold, don’t miss your spot.

Runners on course during the Run4Geelong half marathon along the Geelong waterfront
Distance 21.1km
Course 2 lap loop
Start & finish Ritchie Boulevard
Timed · Minimum age Yes · 16yrs+
The course

Two laps of the waterfront

A fast loop run twice, starting and finishing on Ritchie Boulevard. You will pass the Event Village, the crowd and the finish arch on your way through lap one, which is either motivating or cruel depending on how the day is going.

Waterfront the whole way

Almost entirely along the water, with one climb to get over on each lap. Scenic, and quick once you are past it.

Two laps

One loop, run twice. Easy to pace, and you know exactly what is coming the second time around.

Start and finish together

Both on Ritchie Boulevard, right by the Event Village, so your people can watch you start and be there when you finish.

Course map

The 21.1km loop

Cleanaway Half Marathon course map, a two lap loop of the Geelong waterfront starting and finishing at Ritchie Boulevard

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On course

Water, toilets and entertainment

Where to find water stations, toilets, DJs and cheer squads across both laps. Exact station spots may shift slightly on the day depending on race conditions.

Cleanaway Half Marathon on-course map showing water stations, toilets and entertainment

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On the day

What you get, and what is out there

Everything is included in your entry. Nothing extra to buy on the day.

In your entry

  • Official event tee
  • Race bib, timed
  • Finisher medal

On course

  • Water stations
  • Electrolyte stations
  • Course marshals and medical support

Geelong Homes water stations and toilets are marked on the on-course map above, with signs 200m before each station.

Recovery Zone

  • Allied health professionals
  • Massage therapists
  • Compression boots
  • Hydration recovery giveaways
Pacers

Run with a pacer

Experienced pacers will be running the following times. Find the one you want at the start line and let them do the thinking, which is the single easiest way to get a good first half marathon out of yourself.

1:30 1:40 1:45 1:50 2:00 2:10 2:30
A runner crossing the Run4Geelong finish line with arms out, smiling
Thousands of runners in red Run4Geelong shirts crossing the start line on the Geelong waterfront

21.1km, and the whole town watching

The half marathon starts first, so you will be out on course while the waterfront fills up behind you. By the time you come through for your second lap there are thousands of people in red, and most of them will cheer for anyone.

Why we run

More than a fun run. It’s our region, together, for local healthcare.

Almost every one of us has been touched by the care of Barwon Health. Run4Geelong is the morning we say thank you and give back.

Every registration helps the Barwon Health Foundation invest in equipment, research and facilities that help Barwon Health look after our growing region. Whichever distance you pick, that is what you are running for.

Run4Geelong
truly brings
our community
together.
Runners along the Geelong waterfront during Run4Geelong
Race week

Everything you need for Sunday

The half starts at 7:00am, so aim to arrive 45 to 60 minutes early for parking, bag drop and warm-up. Collect your race pack early from 192 Myers St, Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 November. Start times, road closures, parking and course maps are all in our race day guide.

Race day guide
Entry

Half marathon entry

Online registrations close at 3pm Saturday 7 November, unless sold out sooner. Minimum age 16 years on race day. Groups of 4 to 10 save 10% at checkout.

Early bird A$85 Closed
Standard A$95 Closed
Last minute · on sale now A$105 From 24 October

Read the race day guide

The Run4Geelong crowd gathered behind the finish line arch

21.1km.
Sunday 8 November.

91% sold. Don’t miss your spot.

Register now