21.1km HALF MARATHON
Sunday 1 March 2026
Are you ready to go the distance in our 21.1km Half Marathon? Enjoy this scenic looped course around Bendigo where you’ll run past Bendigo icons including Ulumbarra Theatre, the Queen Elizabeth Oval and the Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct.
A new course is set to be realised for the 2026 event. Stay tuned.
Your friends and family will love it as there are plenty of opportunities to cheer you on throughout the morning.
Make your fun run count.
SUPPORT THE BENDIGO HEALTH FOUNDATION
21.1km HALF MARATHON DETAILS
DATE Sunday 1 March 2026
DISTANCE 21.1km
START TIME To be confirmed
START / FINISH LOCATION
Rosalind Park, Bendigo
(Google Maps)
Start line is within Rosalind Park between the Rotunda and the ‘BENDIGO’ sign.
The Finish line is near the Rotunda within Rosalind Park.
BIB COLLECTION
BIB COLLECTION - RACE WEEK
Tues 24th Feb - Fri 27th Feb: Between 10:00am - 5:30pm
From VERVE Running, 114 Williamson St, Bendigo
BIB COLLECTION - RACE WEEKEND
From Rosalind Park Event Village, near the Rotunda.
Entry near Sidney Myer Place.
Saturday 28th Feb: Between 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 1st March: From 6:30am onwards.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
This event is for people aged 16 years and older.
START DETAILS
This event will see runners sent out in two waves for a safe and happy experience:
First Wave: Runners expected to complete the course in under 1 hour 35 minutes.
Second Wave: Over 1 hour and 35 minutes.
EVENT CUT-OFF
Course closes at 11:00am (3 hours)
WATER / AID STATIONS
On course at distances to be confirmed.
Please note these are water only.
ENTRY FEES
To be confirmed for 2026!
PRIZES
Winners will receive a voucher to VERVE Running, placegetters will receive prize packs from our sponsors.
INCLUSIONS
Finisher medals, professional timing, first aid support, a safe run course, road closures and, of course, fun! All proceeds raised are donated to Bendigo Health Foundation.
course map
New 2026 course maps coming soon!