Wollongong Running Festival 2026

About the Event

The Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival 2026 takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 5:45 AM GMT+10 from Lang Park on Marine Drive in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Wollongong's largest running event features a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km Family Dash, with a spectacular course that weaves together trail and coastal paths offering stunning ocean views, plus a vibrant event village, cheer squads, live music, and finisher medals for all participants.

Distance	Start Location	Finish Location	Start Time
Community First Bank 10km	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	06:45
Ericom Half Marathon (21.1km)	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	07:05
5km Fun Run	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	08:45
Kids 2km Fun Run	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	Lang Park, Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW	09:30

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

Race Day Bib Collection: Opens at 5:45 AM at Lang Park.
Event Owner: Race Hub Australia is the new event owner and delivery partner for 2026.
Finisher Inclusions: All finishers receive a 2026 Wollongong Running Festival-themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and an online finisher's certificate.
Course Features: Accurately measured and timed courses that cater to everyone from fun runners to serious competitors.
Festival Atmosphere: Vibrant event village, cheer squads, and live music throughout the morning.
Charitable Partner: Supports Lifeline South Coast, with A$1,680.25 raised toward 97% of goal.
Sponsors: Run Havoc, i98, Community First Bank, Ericom, All Care, Purpose Physiotherapy, Saint, and Athelite.
Recognition: Widely recognized for celebrating freedom of running and Wollongong's active coastal culture, attracting runners of all abilities from across the region and beyond.
History: Since being rebranded as the Wollongong Running Festival in 2021, the event has gone from strength to strength.
Refund, Transfer & Cancellation Policy: Refer to event website for details.
Volunteer Registration: Open via the event page.

Route and Atmosphere:

Scenic Highlights: A spectacular course weaving together trail and coastal paths with stunning ocean views along Wollongong's beautiful coastline.
Family-Friendly: The 2km Family Dash and 5km Fun Run cater to families and younger participants, while the 10km and Half Marathon offer competitive distances for serious runners.
Coastal Culture: The event celebrates Wollongong's active coastal lifestyle and the freedom of running in a spectacular natural setting.
Community Vibe: Cheer squads, live music, and a vibrant event village create an energetic and inclusive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
Spectator Experience: Lang Park provides an excellent start/finish hub, with coastal paths offering multiple cheering points along the course.
Post-Race: Snacks, sponsor giveaways, medals, and certificates celebrate every finisher's achievement.

The Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival 2026 – Wollongong's largest running event – features Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km distances on a spectacular coastal and trail course with ocean views, live music, finisher medals, and a vibrant event village at Lang Park.

Races Offered

Ericom Half Marathon

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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05:45

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$125.00

Illawarra Credit Union 10 km

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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05:45

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$70.00

Kids 2 km Fun Run

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 2km

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05:45

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$30.00

React Facility Solutions 5 km Fun Run

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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05:45

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$50.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.2° / 16.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.3° / 13.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

13.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:59

nightlight Sunset

16:53

About Wollongong

Learn more about the host city, Wollongong.

Heading south, Wollongong starts where Sydney finishes. It is the third largest city in New South Wales behind Sydney and Newcastle and is thinly wedged on a coastal plain between an escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, in the Illawarra region. It is pronounced Wool-un-gong, a word of Aboriginal origin although the translation is not certain. The traditional owners of the land are the Dharawal people.