​​​​​​​Barwon Heads Running Festival
20 June 2027
21.1.km, 10km, 5km and 1km kids Race

PRICING

🗓️ EVENT DAY SCHEDULE 

📅 Sunday, 20 June 2027
📍 Lahey Square, Barwon Heads

6:30am – Registrations & Bib Collection Opens
7:15am – Race Commentator Begins
7:30am – 21.1km Warm-Up & Briefing
7:35am – 21.1km Start (Wave 1)
7:38am – 21.1km Start (Wave 2)
7:45am – 10km Briefing
7:50am – 10km Start (Wave 1)
7:53am – 10km Start (Wave 2)
8:05am – 5km Briefing
8:10am – 5km Start

🏆 Presentations

10:25am – Presentations 5km
10:30am – Presentations 10km
10:35am – Presentations 21.1km

👧 Kids Race

10:40am – Kids Race Briefing & Warm-Up
10:45am – 1km Kids Race – Wave 1 (6 years and older)
10:50am – 1km Kids Race – Wave 2 (5 years and under)

🎉 Event Conclusion - 11:30am – Event Concludes

🏃 Race Highlights (Approximate)
8:50am – First 5km Finisher Expected
8:50am – First 10km Finisher Expected
9:05am – First Half Marathon Finisher Expected

Important Information
• Registrations and bib collection close approximately 45 minutes prior to each race start.
• Warm-up sessions and race briefings will be held near the start line.
• Presentation times may be adjusted slightly depending on final results processing.
• Parents are welcome to run alongside younger children in the Kids Race at no additional charge.

👧 1km Kids Race

Parents may run alongside younger children — no additional entry is required. This event is not timed or do we provide 1st,2nd and 3rd results. This is about participating and having fun and collecting a medal at the end

🏅 Finisher Medals

Every participant who crosses the finish line will receive an official Finisher’s Medal.

🏃‍♀️ Start & Finish Line

All events start and finish at Lahey Square, Barwon Heads (Park adjacent to Barwon Heads Hotel)
A warm-up and race briefing will take place 15 minutes before each start time near the start line.

Your official race time begins when you cross the start line, not when the horn sounds — so there’s no need to rush at the start!

🏁 WAVE STARTS & GUN TIME / CHIP TIME

To help reduce congestion at the start line and create a safer, more enjoyable experience for all participants, the Barwon Heads Running Festival will utilise wave starts for the Half Marathon and 10km events.
Wave starts will be self-managed, and we ask participants to position themselves honestly based on their expected finishing time or pace.
Faster runners should move towards the front waves, while slower runners and walkers should start in the later waves.
⏱️ Gun Time vs Chip Time
Your race bib contains an integrated timing chip which records your official race time.
Your timing chip will activate when you cross the start line timing mat and stop when you cross the finish line.
This means your official result is based on chip time, not gun time.

There is no advantage in rushing to the front if you are not in the appropriate wave, as the time taken to cross the start line after the race begins is not included in your official result.

🏃‍♂️ Half Marathon Waves
Wave 1 - Athletes expecting to finish in under 1 hour 40 minutes
Wave 2 - Athletes expecting to finish in 1 hour 40 minutes or slower
🏃‍♀️ 10km Waves

Wave 1 - Athletes expecting to average under 5:30 min/km
Wave 2 - Athletes expecting to average 5:31 min/km or slower
🏃 5km Run
The 5km event will utilise a single mass start with no wave allocations.
👧 1km Kids Race Waves
Wave 1 - Children aged 6 years and older
Wave 2 - Children aged 5 years and under
Parents are welcome to run alongside younger children at no additional cost.

📢 Please Note
Participants who deliberately start in an inappropriate wave may impact the safety and enjoyment of other runners.
We appreciate everyone working together to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start for all competitors.

💻 Online, Late & On-Day Entries

Online entries close: Friday, 18 June 2027, at 8 PM

Late entries available at race venue:

• Saturday, 19 June 2027: 12 PM – 5 PM
• Sunday, 20 June 2027: Up to 45 minutes before each race start

🌊 Course Details

Enjoy the scenic flat run along Thirteenth Beach Road - all distances are out-and-back routes.

🚫 No dogs, bikes, scooters, prams or rollerblades are permitted for safety reasons.

Timing & Cut-Offs:

No official cut-off times, but please aim to finish within 3 hours.

Important:
Each athlete is responsible for knowing the course. Failure to complete the full course — including all turnaround points — will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) status.

🏃‍♀️ BIB COLLECTION, POSTED BIBS & MERCHANDISE INFO

🎟️ Bib Collection & Timing Devices
Each competitor will receive a race bib with an integrated timing chip to record accurate results on race day.

📅 Bib Pickup Times 

Saturday, 19 June 2027: 12 PM – 5 PM
Sunday, 20 June 2027: Up to 45 minutes before each race start (Opens 6:30am) a

📍 Location: Start/Finish (Lahey Square, Barwon Heads)

👟 Collecting for Others
You’re welcome to collect bibs for friends or family.
Please have the following details ready:

• Participant’s name
• Age category
• Race distance

🏃‍♀️ BIB POSTAGE 

📮 Posted: All race bibs were sent out on 4th June 2026 via Auspost. No tracking

❗ Didn’t Receive Your Bib?
No stress! If your bib doesn't arrive before race day, please note that we are unable to resend bibs.
Simply visit the Registration Tent during the designated bib collection times on race weekend to collect a replacement bib. Our team will be happy to assist you and get you ready for the event.

💸 Postage Fee Refund

If your bib doesn’t arrive for any reason, you can request a refund for your postage fee, as we’re unable to send replacements close to the event date.
📧 Please email us on Monday after the event to request your refund: 📧 info@eventpeople.com.au

🔍 Not sure if you paid for postage? Or wanting to add on after you have registered
You can check here:
👉 https://myevents.active.com/EventPeople

🏃‍♂️ Already Have Your Bib?
If you’ve already received your bib — either by post or picked it up on Saturday — you don’t need to line up again on Sunday morning.
👉 Just head straight to the start line when you arrive and you’ll be ready to race!

👕 Merchandise Collection
Pre-purchased merchandise can be collected during bib pickup hours from the merchandise tent near the start/finish area.

WITHDRAWS / CHANGES – TERMS & CONDITIONS

⚠️ We strongly recommend selecting the optional third-party refund protection when registering. If something unexpected happens before event day and you're unable to attend, this cover may allow you to claim a full refund of your entry fee.

The timeframes below are calculated from the event date.

💸 Refunds

Refund Policy

We strongly recommend selecting the optional third-party refund protection during registration. This protection, provided by Active.com, may allow you to claim a 100% refund if an unexpected change in circumstances prevents you from attending the event.

If you purchased this protection, please submit your claim directly through Active.com, as this is the quickest and most comprehensive refund option available.

If you did not purchase the optional Active.com refund protection, the following Event People refund policy applies.

The timeframes below are calculated from the event date.

💸 Refunds Through Event People

Time Before Event Refund Available
More than 8 weeks 75% refund
4–8 weeks 50% refund
1–4 weeks 25% refund
0–7 days No refund

Please note that Event People refunds are only available within the timeframes above and are based on the date your refund request is received.
No refunds are available within 7 days of the event under any circumstances.
If an event is postponed, refund eligibility will continue to be based on the original event date and the original postponement announcement date.
By purchasing the optional Active.com refund protection during registration, participants may have access to broader coverage and the opportunity to receive a full refund for eligible circumstances that arise before the event.

👉 To Request a Refund through EVENT PEOPLE:
Please complete your details here: Refund Form or https://form.jotform.com/250970856204863
Processing time: 1–3 business days.

🔁 Event Transfers

• Transfers are available up to 7 days before the event.
• You may transfer your entry to one of our future events:
• Transfers can be made to events of greater or lesser value:
• If transferring to a higher-priced event, you’ll pay the difference.
• If transferring to a lower-priced event, no refund or credit will be given.
• You cannot transfer into an event that has already reached capacity.
• Each entry can only be transferred once.
• Once the original event has passed, transferred entries cannot be refunded.

🔄 Change of Distance

• You can switch to a shorter distance — no refund or credit is given.
• You can upgrade to a longer distance by paying the price difference (if applicable).
• If you already have your bib, visit the registration tent on race weekend to exchange it.
  
• Any transfers 7 days prior to event must be completed on race weekend at the registration times above.

🚫 No transfers of entries between athletes are permitted.

How to make changes

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Log into your Active account to make above changes to your entry: ie Event transfers, Change of Distance
👉 https://myevents.active.com/EventPeople

🏆 Awards, Prize Money & Spot Prizes

Trophies/medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female in each category:

Distance Categories
5km U15, U18, 18–34, 35–59, 60+, 70+
10km U15, U18, 18–34, 35–59, 60+, 70+
21.km U18, 18–34, 35–59, 60+, 70+
Kids Race No awards – all receive medals + spot prizes

🚴‍♀️ Bike Parking

Bike parking is available at the event site — a great way to warm up!
Please bring your own lock.

🚻 Toilets

Public and portable toilets are available:

• At the event site
• Along the course (signposted locations)

⛑️ First Aid

First Aid will be on site and roving along the course.
If you need help, notify a:

• Drink station attendant
• Course marshal
• Course bike rider

🎽 Clothing Bag Area

A clothing bag drop will be located in the event village.
Please do not leave valuables, as the organisers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

💧 Drinks on Course

Water & 32GI Sports Drink every ~2.5km and at the finish line.

Refreshments also available post-race.

5km runners: self-serve drink station at the 2.5km turnaround.

Toilets located at two drink stations.

⚠️ Course Contingency

Event People reserves the right to alter the course, start time, or race format if required by sponsors, councils, police, or other authorities.

⏱️ Timing & Results

Each competitor will receive a disposable timing bib — please ensure your bib is visible and cross all timing mats.

🚧 Road Closures

Road closures will be in place during race hours.
Click here for more information: More Details

🚗 Parking

Please plan ahead

📜 Run Rules & Participant Expectations

• Race bibs must be worn and visible at all times.
• Dispose of rubbish only at designated aid stations.
• No non-participants (runners, cyclists, coaches) on course.
• No dogs, bikes, prams, scooters, or rollerblades allowed.
• Participants must complete the full course to receive results.
• Withdrawals must be reported to the information tent near the finish line.

🙌 Marshalls Required

Join the team at the Frankston Running Festival!
We couldn’t run this event without our amazing volunteers.

Register here 👉 Volunteer Sign-Up
or contact us for more information via📧 info@eventpeople.com.au | ☎️ 03 5988 4040

Rewards options:

• $25 per hour
• Free future event entry
• Donation to your club or charity

Barwon Heads Running Festival 2027

Following the outstanding success of our inaugural event, the Barwon Heads Running Festival returns on Sunday, 20 June 2027, bringing runners back to one of Victoria's most scenic coastal destinations.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Barwon Heads and Thirteenth Beach, this popular winter running festival features a fast, flat out-and-back course designed for runners of all abilities. Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first race, or simply enjoying an active day out by the coast, the Barwon Heads Running Festival offers an unforgettable race experience.

Starting and finishing in the heart of Barwon Heads, participants will enjoy breathtaking coastal views, fresh ocean air, and a safe, professionally managed race environment. After attracting more than 2,100 participants from across Australia and around the world in its inaugural year, the event is expected to SELL OUT in 2027.

The festival offers race distances for all ages and fitness levels, including:

Half Marathon (21.1km)
10km Run
5km Run/Walk
1km Kids Race

All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, with prizes awarded to placegetters across various categories.

Join us on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula and experience why the Barwon Heads Running Festival is quickly becoming one of Victoria's must-do winter running events.