Course
The marathon is an AIMS-certified 42.195km course starting and finishing at the Lakes Entrance foreshore, with aid stations approximately every 4km. The organisers describe the route as a mix of sealed road and off-road trail, with the surface breakdown listed as still to be confirmed. The festival also runs 2km, 5km, 10km and half marathon events from the same foreshore precinct.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 31 Oct 2026
About
The Lakes Entrance Running Festival is based along one of Victoria's most iconic coastal landscapes. The event offers a scenic journey on a mix of smooth road stretches and natural off-road trails, with sweeping views of the lakes, ocean, and bushland.
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