Can you beat the train?

The Puffing Billy Running Festival is an iconic running challenge against the power and speed of the famous Puffing Billy steam locomotive from Belgrave to Emerald in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Celebrating its rich heritage and unique blend of athletic challenge with the scenic beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, the Puffing Billy Running Festival is back and promises a weekend full of excitement and adventure for runners and spectators alike.

  • EVENT DATES

    Saturday 26th October 2024
    Sunday 27th October 2024

  • DISTANCES

    21.1 km Half Marathon
    13.5 km Classic
    5 km Fun Run
    1.2 km Kids Dash

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or lacing up your shoes for the first time, there is a race waiting for you at the Puffing Billy Running Festival.

A field of runners are sprinting underneath a trestle bridge with a steam train travelling over it,
Children and mum in running gear.

ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

Visit the Running Festival website to enter.

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