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🏃‍♀️ ROSEBUD RUNNING FESTIVAL 2027

The Rosebud Running Festival returns on Sunday 13 June 2027, bringing another exciting day of running and walking to Victoria's beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

Starting and finishing at Rosebud Skate Park, participants can choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run/Walk, 5km Run/Walk, or 1km Kids Race, making the event suitable for all ages and abilities.

The course follows a combination of road, shared pathways and the scenic Bay Trail, taking runners through Rosebud, McCrae, Capel Sound and Rye. With predominantly flat terrain, the event is ideal for first-time participants, walkers and experienced runners chasing a personal best.

Every participant who crosses the finish line will receive an official finisher medal.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday 13 June 2027
Location: Rosebud, Victoria
Start & Finish Line
Rosebud Skate Park
1455 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud VIC

Event Capacity
Maximum of 1,000 participants across all events.

🏃 Race Distances ✔️ Marathon ✔️ Half Marathon ✔️ 10km Run/Walk ✔️ 5km Run/Walk ✔️ 1km Kids Race

🛣️ Course Surface

The event is conducted on a combination of road, shared pathways and the Bay Trail.

The course is predominantly flat, making it suitable for runners chasing a personal best as well as walkers and recreational participants.

🏅 Finisher Medals

Every participant who crosses the finish line will receive an official Rosebud Running Festival Finisher Medal.

🚶 Walkers Welcome

Walkers are welcome in the 10km and 5km events.

🏁 RACE DISTANCES & START TIMES

All events start and finish from:
Rosebud Skate Park
1455 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud

Sunday 13 June 2027
7:30AM – Marathon Start (Registration closes 7:15 AM)
7:50 AM – Half Marathon Start (Registration closes 7:15 AM)
8:00 AM – 10km Run/Walk Start (Registration closes 7:30 AM)
8:10 AM – 5km Run/Walk Start (Registration closes 7:45 AM)
10:00 AM (Approx.) – 1km Kids Race
Presentations: TBC

👧 Kids Race

The 1km Kids Race is not timed.
Parents are welcome to run alongside younger children at no additional cost.

Minimum Ages

Marathon: 16 years+
Half Marathon: 14 years+
10km: 8 years+
5km: No minimum age
1km Kids Race: Maximum age 10 years

🗺️ COURSE INFORMATION

The Rosebud Running Festival takes place on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and follows a combination of Nepean Highway, the Bay Trail, shared pathways and sections through the foreshore camping reserve.

The 5km and 10km events head towards McCrae before returning to Rosebud.

The Half Marathon and Marathon continue through Capel Sound with the final turnaround located near Rye before returning to the finish line. Marathon participants complete two laps.

The course is predominantly flat, making it suitable for both experienced runners chasing a personal best and those participating for fun.

🚻 Facilities Along Course

Participants will have access to:

• Public toilets
• Drinking water taps
• Aid stations
• First aid services
throughout the course.

🚩 Course Markings

The course will be clearly marked with:
• Directional signage
• Flags
• Traffic cones
• Crowd control fencing
• Turnaround markers

Major turnaround points will feature timing mats to ensure participants complete the correct distance entered.

⚠️ Important Information

As the event takes place on shared public pathways, participants should remain courteous and aware of other path users at all times.

Please stay left where possible and follow all course markings.

For safety reasons, the following are not permitted:

🚫 Dogs
🚫 Bikes
🚫 Scooters
🚫 Rollerblades
🏃 Athlete Responsibility

It is the responsibility of each participant to follow the designated course and complete the distance entered.

While signage and marshals will be positioned throughout the course, athletes are responsible for ensuring they complete all required turnaround points.

Failure to complete the full course may result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) or disqualification from the results.

⏱️ Cut-Off Times

5km & 10km - Participants should aim to finish within 3 hours.
Half Marathon - 3 hours 30 minutes.
Marathon - 6 hours.

🗺️ Course Maps

Course maps can be found by CLICKING HERE

🎟️ BIB COLLECTION, POSTAGE & MERCHANDISE

Each participant will receive a race bib containing an integrated timing chip.

Bib Collection Times

Saturday 12 June 2027
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 13 June 2027
Up to 45 minutes before your race start.

Collection Location
Rosebud Skate Park
1455 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud

Participants may collect bibs for family and friends. Please have their name, race distance and age category available.

📮 Bib Postage

Participants may purchase bib postage during registration.
Bibs will be mailed approximately 2–3 weeks before race day via Australia Post.

Didn't Receive Your Bib?
Visit the Registration Tent during collection hours and we will issue a replacement bib.
If your bib does not arrive before race day, you may request a refund of your postage fee by emailing: 📧 info@eventpeople.com.au

Important Bib Information

• If your bib has been posted and you change distance, a replacement bib must be collected at registration.
• If you already have your bib, there is no need to visit registration on race morning. Simply proceed directly to the start line.
• All participants must wear their race bib while on course.

👕 Merchandise Collection

Any merchandise purchased during registration must be collected from the Registration Tent during event weekend.

Merchandise will not be posted.

🏆 AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age category.
Under 18 +  18–34 +  35–49 +  50–59 +  60–69 + 70+
Kids Race - NOT TIMED - All participants receive a finisher medal.

🚴 EVENT FACILITIES

Toilets - Public and portable toilets will be available at the event site and at various locations along the course.

First Aid - First Aid services will be available at the finish line and throughout the course.

If assistance is required, please notify the nearest marshal, aid station volunteer or event staff member.

Clothing Bag Drop - A clothing bag area will be available near the start and finish precinct. Please do not leave valuables, as Event People accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

💧 DRINK STATIONS

• Water and sports drink will be available throughout the course and at the finish lin
• The Half Marathon and Marathon feature multiple aid stations.
• The 10km includes two drink stations and 5km one drink station at turnaround
• Additional public water taps are available along sections of the Bay Trail and foreshore reserve.

⏱️ TIMING & RESULTS

• All participants will receive a race bib with an integrated timing chip.
• Please ensure your bib is visible and that you cross all timing mats during the event.
• Official results will be published online following the event.

🔄 WITHDRAWALS, TRANSFERS & DISTANCE CHANGES and REFUNDS 

Firstly, your best option is to take insurance during the registration process. Participants who purchased Active.com registration protection should lodge claims directly through Active.com.

if you decided not to take insurance then Event People refunds are available as follows:

• More than 8 weeks prior – 75% refund
• 4–8 weeks prior – 50% refund
• 1–4 weeks prior – 25% refund
• 0–7 days prior – No refund
No refunds are available after the final refund period under any circumstances.

Refund Requests https://form.jotform.com/250970856204863
Please allow 1–3 business days for processing.

Event Transfers
Transfers are available up to 7 days before the event.
Participants may transfer to another Event People event subject to availability and any applicable price difference.

Distance Changes
 
Participants may upgrade or downgrade distances before race day.
If you have already received your bib, a replacement bib must be collected from the Registration Tent.

Important : 🚫 Entries cannot be transferred between athletes.

Manage Your Registration

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❓ EVENT WEEKEND FAQ

• I already have my bib. Do I need to visit registration? No. If you already have your bib, simply head directly to the start line before your race.
• My bib never arrived. What do I do? Visit the Registration Tent during collection hours and we will issue a replacement bib.
• Can I transfer my entry to another person?No. Entries cannot be transferred between athletes.
• Can I change distance on race weekend? Yes, subject to availability. Visit the Registration Tent before your race.
• Do I need to wear my bib? Yes. All participants must wear their official race bib while on course.
• What if I need assistance on course?Notify the nearest marshal, aid station volunteer or event staff member and First Aid will be contacted.
  

We look forward to welcoming you to the Rosebud Running Festival 2027.

The Rosebud Running Festival returns on Sunday 13 June 2027, bringing another fantastic day of running and walking to the Mornington Peninsula.
The course takes participants along sections of the foreshore Bay Trail, with Port Phillip Bay providing a beautiful backdrop throughout the event.
Starting and finishing in Rosebud, the 5km and 10km events will take runners towards McCrae before returning to Rosebud.
The Half Marathon and Marathon courses will continue past the Rosebud start/finish area and head towards Capel Sound, with the turnaround located near Rye before returning to the finish line in Rosebud. Marathon participants will complete two laps.
The weekend features a variety of running and walking events suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher medal.