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South East Running Festival 2026

Name: South East Running Festival 2026
Start: 2026-04-19
End: 2026-04-19
Location: Dandenong, Victoria

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Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

calendar_today 19 Apr, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $80.00

About the Event

Celebrate community and a brand-new course at the South East Running Festival 2026 in Dandenong on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

This exciting second-year event offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Children’s Dash, starting from the iconic Dandenong Stadium at 7:00 AM.

Runners will experience a fresh route along the scenic Dandenong Creek and through the Melbourne Water Wetlands, finishing with a triumphant entry into the stadium carpark.

With energetic music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, the day is designed as a true festival celebrating health, fitness, and community spirit.

Secure your early bird entry for the best price on a vibrant, well-organized running celebration that caters to competitive athletes and fun-seeking families alike.

Lace up for a morning where the atmosphere is as uplifting as the course is beautiful, proving that running events can be both challenging and immensely enjoyable.

Join the growing tradition in Melbourne's southeast, where every distance run is a reason to celebrate, and every finish line feels like a community victory.

Mark your calendar for a running festival that delivers on its promise of fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories for participants of all ages and abilities.

Races Offered

10km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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07:00

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$65.00

1km Children's Dash

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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07:00

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$30.00

21.1km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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07:00

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$80.00

5km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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07:00

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$50.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Dandenong.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.8° / 19.9°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 17.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.3 /

water_drop 73.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.8° / 19.9°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 17.8°

air 11.3 km/h

water_drop 73.9%

About Dandenong

Dandenong is a southeastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 29 km (18 mi) from the Melbourne CBD. It is the council seat of the City of Greater Dandenong local government area, with a recorded population of 30,127 at the 2021 census. Situated mainly on the northwest bank of the lower Dandenong Creek, it is 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from the eponymous Dandenong Ranges to its northeast and completely unrelated in both location and nature of the settlement.