Shepparton Running Festival
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About This Event
Flat, fast AIMS-certified running festival at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, over 14-15 August 2027. Marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and Family 2km, plus a Finish Line Festival.
Events & entry fees
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Saturday 14 August
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Marathon7:30am$145
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Half Marathon7:30am$115
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10km8:15am$80
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5km3:45pm$50
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Family 2km4:45pm$25
Entry fees as listed on 22 Oct 2026. Prices often rise after early bird, so check the entry page for today's price.
Quick Facts
- Date
- Saturday, 14 August 2027
- Terrain
- Road
- Location
- Victoria Lake, Shepparton, VIC
- Entry Fee
- $25 - $145
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start Time
- 7:30am (Marathon and Half), 8:15am (10km), 3:45pm (5km), 4:45pm (Family 2km)
- Good for Beginners
- Yes - flat, sealed paths and short 5km/2km options suit new runners.
Free training
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Race day is Sat 14 Aug 2027, 41 weeks away. Free training plans start up to 20 weeks before race day, so a plan for it can start from 29 March. Save it now; until then, 12 weeks of building is a good start.
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Event Details
Course Description
All distances start and finish at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton, on largely flat, sealed paths with grass at the start and finish of the longer races. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km are AIMS certified and run on Sunday 15 August. The Marathon is two laps incorporating the Kialla Lakes loop and a Causeway crossing, with about 135m of ascent between 113m and 123m above sea level. The Half Marathon covers the riverside trails, the Kialla Lakes loop and the Causeway with 70m of climbing, while the 10km adds the suspension bridge and a tree-lined out-and-back for 36m. The Saturday 5km (23m ascent) and Family 2km are flat, easy laps suited to first-timers. Water stations are spaced every few kilometres on the longer courses; the 5km and 2km have none.
Getting There
The festival hub, start and finish are all at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton, Victoria. Parking details, road closures and race-day information will be published in the official Event Guide in the weeks before race weekend, so check it before you travel. The official website's Visit Shepparton section lists where to stay, eat and explore in the Goulburn Valley.
Where to Stay
Places to stay near the start, priced for race weekend.
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Weather & What to Pack
Mid-August is winter in Shepparton. Expect daytime maxima of roughly 13-15°C and overnight minima of 3-5°C, with the chance of frost, fog or showers at the early Sunday starts. Dress in layers for the pre-race wait, with gloves and a beanie you can discard, then run in a light technical top. The Saturday afternoon 5km and 2km are milder, though the breeze off the lake can still feel cool.
Race details last updated 22 Oct 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does registration open for the 2027 Shepparton Running Festival?
A pre-sale (access code required) opens on 11 November 2026 and closes 18 November 2026. Gold pricing then runs from 18 November to 18 February, Silver from 19 February to 13 July and Bronze from 14 July to 15 August, so earlier entries are cheaper.
What distances and cut-off times apply?
The Marathon has a 7-hour cut-off, the Half Marathon 4 hours, the 10km 2 hours 30 minutes, the 5km 1 hour 10 minutes and the Family 2km 1 hour. The 5km and 2km run on Saturday 14 August; the longer events run on Sunday 15 August.
What time do the races start?
On Sunday the Marathon and Half Marathon start at 7:30am and the 10km at 8:15am, all in waves. On Saturday the 5km starts at 3:45pm and the Family 2km at 4:45pm.
Are there aid stations on the course?
Yes on the longer courses. The Marathon has water at about 11 points from 4km to 38km, the Half Marathon at about 4, 8, 12, 16 and 18km, and the 10km at about 3 and 6km. The 5km and Family 2km have no aid stations.
Can I run with a pram or stroller?
Strollers and prams are allowed in the 5km and Family 2km but not in the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10km. Refunds are not available, though optional Refund Protection can be added at registration.
parkruns near this race
Free, timed 5km every Saturday morning. A good hit-out between races.
- Shepparton parkrun Sat 8:00am · 0.1 km away · Shepparton
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