Lakes Entrance Running Festival 2026

The Lakes Entrance Running Festival is a weekend race series held on the Lakes Entrance Foreshore in Victoria, where the Gippsland lakes meet the ocean. The event includes a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km. The longer races commence at sunrise, with the shorter races taking place on Saturday afternoon. The marathon serves as the endurance challenge, while the 5km and 2km provide options for families, first-timers, and those seeking a shorter run. The course is predominantly a flat, sealed foreshore path, incorporating some road and off-road segments with frequent water views. Participants will run alongside the waterways, beaches, and coastline that define Lakes Entrance as a key seaside destination in Victoria. The flat terrain offers an opportunity for faster runners to aim for a personal best, complemented by the festival atmosphere, which includes music and a holiday ambiance. This event is positioned as a new destination race.