EVENT DETIALS 

Frankston Running Festival
16 November 2025
15km, 10km, 5km and 1km kids Race

PRICING

RACE DISTANCES AND START TIMES

All Distances will Start/Finish from Frankston Waterfront
15km - 7.20am (Rego Close 7:00am)

5km - 7:45am (Rego Close 7:15am)
10km - 8:00am (Rego Close 7:25am)

1km Kids Race - 9:45am (Rego Close 9:00am)
Presentations 9.30am (approx) 

Wave Starts for 1km Kids Race to ease congestion 
Wave 1. 8+ years old
Wave 2 7 and under (10mins after)

Please note : The kids race is not timed and parents can run along side if they think they are to young. You wont need to buy second entry

MEDALS

Every finisher receives a finishers medal 

START AND FINISH LINE

Start and Finish Line will all be located at Frankston Foreshore (near pier). Warm up and Race briefing will commence 15mins prior to starting time for each event near the start line.

Please note, your official race time will only begin once you pass through the start line/arch, so there's no need to rush at the start.

ONLINE ENTRIES,LATE ENTRIES AND ON DAY ENTRIES

Online entries will close Friday 18 November 2023 at 6pm
Limited late entries will be available during the following times from the race venue:
Saturday 15 November 2025 12pm-5pm 
Sunday  16 November 2025 (45 mins before each race start time)

COURSE

The course takes place along the picturesque Frankston Foreshore, beginning at Frankston Pier, extending along Nepean Hwy to Eels Race Rd in Carrum, and back. For safety, no dogs, bikes, scooters, or rollerblades are permitted on the course.

Timing & Cut-Offs:
There is no official cut-off time for each distance, except for participants who exceed 3 hours.

Important Note:
It is each athlete’s responsibility to know the course. Failure to complete the full course, including all turnaround points, will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) status.

BIB COLLECTION + BIBS MAIL TO YOU + MERCHANDISE

Important Information for Competitors: Bib Pickup and Timing Devices

Each competitor will receive a timing device integrated into their race bib, which will accurately record their time on race day.

Bib Pickup Times:

• Saturday, 15 November 2025: 12 PM - 5 PM
• Sunday, 16 November 2025: 45 minutes before each race start time

Location: Start/Finish line grass area in front of Frankston Pier

Competitors may also collect bibs for friends or family. Please ensure you have the participant's name, age category, and race distance ready when picking up their bib.

BIB POSTAGE

We generally send all bibs out 2-3 weeks before event as bulk. You will be notified once your bib has been posted

Please Note

1. Merchandise purchased during registration will not be mailed out and must be collected from the Registration Tent on race weekend.

2. If you already have a bib (posted or picked up Saturday) you don't need to stand in line again Sunday morning you just need to go directly to start line

WITHDRAWS/CHANGES - TERMS & CONDITIONS

The time frames noted are determined from the day of the Event in question.
Request for an Event Refund can be provided, as per the following:

• Firstly, I’d like to remind you that during registration, there was an option to purchase insurance through Active.com, which allows participants to claim a 100% refund for changes in circumstances. If you selected this option, I encourage you to start the claims process through Active.com, as it is the most efficient way to recover your entry fee.
• Up to 8 weeks prior to the event, 75% of the entry fee will be refundable
• between 4 weeks and 8 weeks prior to the event, 50% of the entry fee will be refundable
• Between 1 and 4 weeks prior to the event, 25% of the entry fee will be refundable
• between 0 and 7 days prior to the event, no entry fee is refundable.
• NO REFUNDS will be available after the last time period under ANY circumstance
• In the situation where an event is postponed and your entry is moved to the new date, the refund window for your entry will remain as it was at the announcement of the event date change.

Request for an Event Transfer can be provided, as per the following 

• Can take place up until 7 days before the date of the Event. 
• Transfer to the 2025 Frankston Running Festival
• Can be transferred to an event of greater or lesser value, which will require a payment to pay the outstanding balance between the two, if greater value. If you transfer to an event of lesser value, no refund or credit of the difference in price between the two is given.
• BUT you cannot transfer into an Event that has already reached capacity
• Please note that a transferred entry cannot be refunded in any manner after the original event has passed.  You can only transfer your entry once. 

Change of Distance (Please note: All change of distance request must now be done at Registration Saturday 12-5pm or 1 hour before your distance start time)

• If you wish to transfer to a shorter distance event at the same festival, no refund or credit for the difference in price between the two distances will be given
• if wish to upgrade to do a longer distance then you will need to pay the price difference if applicable
• if you already received your BIB you will need to come to the registration tent on race weekend and exchange for a new one

There is NO TRANSFER of entries between athletes

How to organise a REFUND, TRANSFER, CHANGE OF DISTANCE or to UPDATE your details

Click on https://myevents.active.com/EventPeople and you will see all the events you are registered for through ACTIVE.com platform and make changes here. 

If you are looking for a refund please email info@eventpeople.com.au with your details and we can process it from head office only.

AWARDS, PRIZEMONEY & SPOT PRIZES

1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishes, male and female, in each category will receive a trophy/medal. 
5km -  U15; U18; 18-34; 35-59; 60+, 70+, 
10km -  U15; U18; 18-34; 35-59; 60+, 70+, 
15km  - U15; U18; 18-34; 35-59; 60+, 70+, 
Kids Race - No Awards. Each child will receive a medal and spot prizes available

BIKE PARKING

Bike parking will be available at the event site. It’s a great way to warm up! Please bring your own lock.

TOILETS

Public toilet blocks and portable toilets will be located at the event site and along the course. There are also public toilet blocks on the course, which will be sign posted. ​FIRST AID St John First Aid will be located at the finish line, and on the course. If you require first aid assistance on the course, please notify a drink station attendant, course marshal or a course bike rider who will be able to radio for help. St John bike crews will also be roaming the course.

CLOTHING BAG AREA

A Clothing bag drop area will be located in the event site for storage of your clothing during the run/ walk. Please do not place any valuables in the clothing bags, as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.

DRINKS ON COURSE

Water and Sports Drink (32GI) will be on course approximately every 2.5km and at the finish line. Refreshments will also be supplied at the finish line for all competitors. ​There will be a small drink table at the 2.5km  (5km runners) turnaround (self service). Toilets located at 2 x drink stations.

COURSE CONTINGENCY

Event People reserves the right to alter the course, start time and/or race format without notice because of circumstances outside the control of the organiser and under the direction of sponsors, councils, police or other organisations that are associated with the event.

TIMING and RESULTS

Each competitor will be given a disposable timing device built within their race bib which will record their time on the day. Ensure you cross finish line timing mats to record your race time. Results will be posted here.

Live Results Link https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29735

Photos https://geosnapshot.com/e/frankston-running-festival-24466/24466?source=event-eo-share

ROAD CLOSURE

The time frames noted are determined from the day of the Event in question.

CLICK HERE for more information

PARKING

There is plenty of parking in and around the race start/finish. Please note there will be no parking within car park areas around foreshore car park until all distances have started

RUN RULES & PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS

• All competitors must wear a race bib number and must be clearly visible at all times.
• Participants must only discard any litter including bottles, cups or rubbish at designated aid stations.
• Non-participant runners or cyclists are not allowed on the course. This may include supporters, coaches, athletes who have withdrawn or been disqualified.
• No dogs, bikes, prams, scooters or rollerblades are allowed on course for safety reasons
• Participants found not to have completed the entire Run course may be disqualified.
• It is expected that all participants run a fair race taking into consideration those other participants around them.
• If a participant decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the participant to report to the drop out clerk at the information tent near the finish line and have their details recorded. It is essential that race officials know where participants are on the course at all times.

MARSHALL

Join Us as a Marshall at the Frankston Running Festival!

We deeply value our incredible helpers each year, and no event can run smoothly without them! If you can spare some time to assist at the upcoming Frankston Running Festival, we invite you to register at this link https://vmodcui.active.com/volunteer/jobs?eventGroupId=2871834

For any questions, feel free to reach out via email at info@eventpeople.com.au or call us at 03 5988 4040.

It’s a fantastic feeling to give back to the community, allowing others to enjoy the day and achieve their goals. We guarantee a fun day out, so come share the love and be part of this exciting event!

Please note: These are paid positions, and you can choose from the following rewards:

1.$25 per hour.
2.Credit earned can be used for FREE ENTRY into one of our future events.
3. A donation made to your club, organization, or charity.

We look forward to having you join our team!

Our newest event on the fun run calendar is the Frankston Running Festival will be back in year2. This will be a return course with the start/finish line at Frankston waterfront (Frankston Pier) to Keast Park Seaford on Sunday 17 November 2024. This will be an opportunity for elite athletes and fun run enthusiasts to have a unique experience running along a traffic-free Nepean Highway with the unmissable and stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.
The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels. All finishers receive a finishers medal.