Orange Running Festival

HALF MARATHON

Our Half Marathon has reached capacity and entries are now closed.  Places are still available in our 5K, Marathon and most 2K Dash events.

The Athletes Foot Half Marathon starts and finishes within the Gosling Creek Reserve.

After completion of part of the internal Gosling Creek loop, exit out onto Forest Road and head in a southerly direction (keeping to the right hand side of the road).  Following completion of  the “loop” down Orchard Road, return to Gosling Creek Reserve along Forest Road. Upon re-entering Gosling Creek Reserve complete the internal Gosling Creek loop to the finish line.

The course is on bitumen sealed roads and paths within Gosling Creek Reserve. Drink stations are located along the course with both water and sports drink. 

Registrations OpenSaturday 1 November 2025
Registrations Close4:00PM Saturday 14 March 2026

Note: There will be no entries on the day.
Cost$80 (early bird through 31 December)
$100 (+processing fee)
Race DateSunday 15 March 2026
Suggested arrival time7:00AM
Race Brief7:20AM
Start Time7:30AM
PacersPacing will be provided by the Sydney Striders Pacing team. Pacers will be at the start area with flags identifying their target times:
1H 30 Mins
1H 40 Mins
1H 50 Mins
2H
2H 15 Mins
2H 30 Mins
Cut off TimeYes, you must be back within the rear entrance to Gosling Creek Reserve by 12:30PM
Race Bib CollectionSaturday 14 March 2026 Gosling Creek Reserve
1:00pm to 5:00pm

Sunday 15 March 2026 – Gosling Creek Reserve
6:00am until race time
Age Restriction16 and over on race day
Prizes and TrophiesPrize Money
1st place Male & Female: $300
2nd place Male & Female: $200
3rd place Male & Female: $100
Prizes will also be awarded to 1st place for each age category.
Age Category Winners must collect their prize on the day of the event.
Every finisher receives a medal.
PramsNo prams
Road ClosuresCLICK HERE for details of all road closures