Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2024 delivers event’s best year to date

The 2024 Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracted over ten thousand participants this weekend, marking the event's most monumental year to date.

With eight of its nine events sold out, Australia's running boom brought entrants of all ages and abilities to compete across nine distances. The two-day celebration boasted a buzzing atmosphere with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Great Ocean Road Running Festival Director Brad King said it was incredible to see runners from across the country converge upon one of Australia's most magnificent courses in record numbers.

King noted "we're proud to witness Australia's running boom unite on our stunning Victorian coastline. With over 10,700 passionate participants and eight of our nine events fully booked, the sheer enthusiasm and camaraderie on display was truly remarkable. We want to say a big thank you to our community, both on the track and the sidelines, for offering their unwavering support. We can't wait to see what we can achieve together in 2025.”

In another record-breaking year, participants raised over $180,000 for Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation in its ninth year as partners, providing vital care and direct benefits back to the communities located along the race route.

True to its festival spirit, entrants and its supporters enjoyed free captivating performances by local artists, beachside yoga sessions for relaxation, a colourful kite festival, immersive 'glamping' experiences, and the iconic Pub to Pub Waiter's Race.

The Great Ocean Road Festival will return 17th and 18th May 2025.