DO IT FOR THE KIDS
Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2026
Run for Variety – the Children’s Charity
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16 - 17 MAY 2026
Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2026
Run the Coastline. Change a Life.
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2026 is one of Australia’s most scenic running events. Set against the dramatic coastline of Victoria, this is a race experience you’ll never forget.
When you join Team Variety, every kilometre along the Great Ocean Road helps children who are sick, living with disability or experiencing disadvantage.
Take on the challenge. Soak up the views. Run with purpose.
Join Team Variety today.
THE WHY
Why Run the Great Ocean Road with Variety?
From ultra distances to shorter races, this iconic event combines breathtaking ocean views with serious achievement.
When you run with Variety, your effort becomes real support for kids across Victoria.
Your fundraising helps provide:
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Mobility and adaptive equipment
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Communication devices
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Programs and specialist support
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Access to sport, school and community participation
This is more than a coastal run.
It’s a chance to create opportunity for a child who needs it.
GO THE DISTANCE
Event Details
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival offers multiple distances across the weekend, welcoming elite athletes, weekend warriors and first-time runners alike.
Whether you’re tackling the Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon or a shorter distance, you’ll experience one of the most spectacular courses in Australia.
And when you cross the finish line, you’ll know your effort made a difference beyond race day.
DO IT FOR THE KIDS
Your Fundraising Makes Real Impact
Your commitment to the GORRF becomes real support for a child and their family.
- $280 can help provide a modified bike
- $600 can contribute to a communication device
- $1,500 can help fund essential mobility equipment
Every kilometre you run helps a child gain confidence, independence and the chance to participate fully.
HOW IT WORKS
Take part for the kids in three easy steps
Register
Sign up for the festival and choose Team Variety when you register. Pick your race, lock in your spot, and get ready to run, walk or roll!
Spread the love
Start training and share why you’re running for Variety. Invite friends, family and colleagues to support you - every message helps build momentum.
Raise money
Every dollar you raise helps Variety support kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability through vital equipment, programs and experiences.
Ready to Run for Variety?
Take on one of Australia’s most iconic running events and make it count for kids.
Run strong. Run scenic. Run for the kids.
Join Team Variety for the Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2026.
Got questions?
Have a question or need a hand? Contact Mary on 03 8698 3900 or mary.nania@varietyvic.org.au.
We're happy to help with everything from signing up to fundraising tips.
