The annual Geelong Half Marathon takes place on a fast, scenic course around the beautiful Barwon River in Geelong. Our 5 km Run is ideal for those looking for a shorter challenge.
We cap entry numbers to limit congestion for parking, at toilets and drink stations, and on the course.
We pride ourselves on running a relatively simple, friendly and affordable event over a great course.
As well as being the Geelong Cross Country Club’s annual fundraiser, your entry fees directly support Geelong’s University Hospital, particularly the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
The Geelong Half Marathon is run along the beautiful Barwon River, from Belmont, to Breakwater and then up to Fyansford and back to Belmont. View the Half Marathon course map.
The 5 km runners cover the first 2 km of the Half Marathon course and then proceed upstream beside the Barwon River before turning back and running downstream and through to the finish line. View the 5 km Run course map.
The Geelong Half Marathon and the 5 km Run both start and finish near the Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road (under the James Harrison Bridge, on the south side of Barwon River, in Belmont, Geelong).
Geelong Half Marathon 7.30 am
5 km Run 8.00 am
Our timing system will record your exact start time along with your finishing time.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their event start time, to ensure there is plenty of time to get organised and warm up.
There will be a designated bag storage area near the start line on event day. Ensure your belongings are in a closed bag that is clearly marked with your event number; you can use the tear-off strip from your event bib.
While we will look after your property, we cannot guarantee its security and recommend that you do not leave valuables (such as wallets, purses, phones, keys etc) in your bag.
Drink stations will be located as follows:
Geelong Half Marathon
5.1 km: Open until 40 mins after start time ie 8:10 am
9.1 km: 1 hr 10 mins 8:40 am
12.3 km: 1 hr 35 mins 9:05 am
14.0 km: 1 hr 50 mins 9:20 am
16.5 km: 2 hrs 10 mins 9:40 am
19.0 km: 2 hrs 30 mins 10:00 am
Finish: 3 hrs 10:30 am
5 Km Run
Finish: 10:30 am
Water will be provided in cups. Our water cups are fully recyclable. Please drop these near the designated bins just after each drink station.
Participants are welcome to continue after these times but will not have drink station support.
The finishing arch and race timing will close at 10.30 am, 3 hrs after the Geelong Half Marathon start time.
All finishers of the Geelong Half Marathon will receive a medal and refreshments.
All finishers of the 5 km Run will receive a gift and refreshments.
Geelong Half Marathon
Prizes are awarded for male and female in each category.
Ages are as of Geelong Half Marathon day.
5 km Run
The Geelong Half Marathon is run along the beautiful Barwon River, from Belmont to Breakwater and then up to Fyansford and back to Belmont.
We acknowledge the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land where we run. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.