The Georges River Festival of the Feet 2026

Mirrambeena Regional Park provides The Georges River Festival of the Feet a relaxed riverside atmosphere, with courses following the Georges River and around Lake Gillawarna. It is an off-road event in a mild sense: mostly paved paths with short grass sections, offering enough variety to feel removed from traffic without requiring trail shoes. The combination of serious competitors, fun runners, walkers, beginners, and families creates a club race feel that has welcomed all. Expect "gentle wetlands running", river gums, and birdlife that lives up to the description "showcasing western Sydney's birdlife", featuring pelicans, swans, and native finches. The route passes water sculptures, totem poles, Shortland Brush, and a northern lake turnaround climb, with drink stations strategically placed. Children and newer runners find a welcoming environment, while faster runners can still appreciate the "fast downhill finish" alongside Lake Gillawarna.