Course
The headline 13.5 km Classic runs point-to-point from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park through the Dandenong Ranges, with entrants racing two steam locomotives along the heritage railway route over rolling hills. The Saturday 1.5 km Junior Dash and 5 km Family Fun Run are both held at Emerald Lake Park.
Key dates
- ★Race daySeptember 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Puffing Billy Running Festival runs through the forested Dandenong Ranges in Belgrave, following sections of the historic narrow-gauge steam railway line. Choose the 13.5km Classic, a 5km family fun run, or the 1.5km junior dash.
Save Puffing Billy Running Festival to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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