Yeppoon Running Festival 2026

The Yeppoon Running Festival starts and finishes by the town centre and Yeppoon main beach foreshore on Queensland's Capricorn Coast. It is Central Queensland's only marathon, offering a flat, fast set of races that also includes a half marathon, 10km, 5km, 2km Dash, and 1.6km Family Fun Run. The festival suits runners chasing a personal best and families wanting a short beachside run without the pressure of longer events. The route uses the foreshore and Anzac Parade, with ocean views and palm-lined paths providing a coastal feel from the first kilometre. Longer courses head inland into shrubland before turning back toward Yeppoon, keeping the layout straightforward. The field mixes serious runners, club athletes, families, and casual participants, and the event supports Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary through its charity component.