Bay To Bay Running Festival 2026

About the Event

From Woy Woy to Gosford — or Gosford out and back if you want the full marathon. The Bay To Bay Running Festival returns to the Central Coast of NSW on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Marathon (42.2 km) starts at 6:20 AM from Gosford. Half marathon (21.1 km) starts at 8:30 AM from Woy Woy. Also 12 km, 5 km run, 5 km walk, and a Kids Run at Central Coast Stadium. All point‑to‑point except the marathon.

Marathon (42.2 km)
6:20 AM start • Gosford → Woy Woy → Gosford (out & back) • Ages 18+
Sponsored by Runners Shop

Half Marathon (21.1 km)
8:30 AM start • Woy Woy → Gosford (point‑to‑point) • Ages 16+
Sponsored by Travelling Fit

12 km Fun Run
7:10 AM start • Woy Woy → Gosford • Adult (17+) and Child (8‑16) categories
Sponsored by ET Australia

5 km Fun Run
10:40 AM start • Adcock Park → Gosford • Adult (17+) and Child (7‑16) categories

5 km Walk
11:00 AM start • Adcock Park → Gosford • Adult and Child categories

Kids Run
9:00 AM start • Central Coast Stadium • Ages 5‑12 • Sponsored by Terrigal Trotters

Charity Impact (fundraising nearly maxed out):

Camp Breakaway — A$2,031 raised (98% of goal)
The Glen Centre — A$1,205 raised (96% of goal)
Central Coast Kids In Need — A$6,525 raised (99% of goal)

Entry fees shown include ALL service and processing fees — nothing extra to add.

Sponsors: Runners Shop, Travelling Fit, ET Australia, Health E Care Central Coast, Terrigal Trotters.

Races Offered

Marathon - 42.2 km (18+ years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 42km

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06:20

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$120.00

12km Fun Run - Adult (17+ years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 12km

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07:10

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$50.00

12km Fun Run - Child (8-16 years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 12km

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07:10

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$20.00

Half Marathon - 21.1km (16+ years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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08:30

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$85.00

Kids Run (5-12 years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 0.8km

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09:00

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$5.00

5km Fun Run - Adult (17+years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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10:40

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$35.00

5km Fun Run - Child (7-16 years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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10:40

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$15.00

5km Walk - Adult (17+years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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10:40

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$35.00

5km Walk - Child (7-16 years)

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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10:40

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Central Coast.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 16.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.1° / 14.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:55

nightlight Sunset

16:54

About Central Coast

Learn more about the host city, Central Coast.

The Central Coast of New South Wales is a coastal region immediately to the north of the state capital of Sydney and south of the state's second largest city Newcastle.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

20% OFF

Promo code RUNGUIDES20

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