Geelong Running Festival

WHARF SHED WEEKLY 5KM | WEEK 14
Wednesday 2 September - 6:00pm

Three Wednesday night sessions left before race day!

At 7pm after our run, we're joined by GRF Race Director Lee Troop and Lauren Ryan and Yazmine Hayes from Geelong Sports Medicine Centre for a session on Tapering and Final Preparation.

With just 18 days until the Geelong Running Festival, the hard work is done. Now it's about getting to the start line feeling fresh, confident and ready. Lee, Lauren and Yaz will cover exactly how to do that.

Their session will cover:

🏃 How to taper correctly
🏃 Reducing anxiety before race day
🏃 Travel and logistics
🏃 Final long run guidance
🏃 Avoiding last-minute mistakes

Come for the 5km run at 6pm, the talk at 7pm, or both. Free to attend and open to everyone.

More information via teamgeelong.com

TEAM-Geelong Running | Wharf Shed | Blackman's Brewery | Geelong Sports Medicine Centre | Pro Feet Footwear | Pro Feet Podiatry

A huge congratulations to GRF2026 Community Ambassador Nova Maulani-Hutchinson who completed her first ever marathon on the weekend at the TCS Sydney Marathon!

Nova has been one of the most dedicated members of our training community, showing up week after week at the Sunday Long Runs and the Wharf Shed Weekly 5km.

Watching her put in the work over the past few months and then take on her first ever marathon today is exactly what the Geelong Running Festival community is all about 🙌

One marathon down. One to go. See you in Geelong Nova 🏃‍♀️

In a few years, someone in your run club is going to casually mention they ran the first Geelong Marathon. Make sure that someone is you!⚡️

On the 20th of September 2026, the city of Geelong will shut down for a brand new running event, a race built by local (& Australian) legend Lee Troop 👏🏼

Use the code RUNDAIS26 for 5% off your entry.

A couple of important reminders ⏰

Today is the final day to transfer your registration to another person or switch to a different race distance. After today, no transfers will be permitted. To transfer, log into your Race Roster registration and click "Transfer."

Full details via our FAQ page on the website.

And if you've been thinking about registering but haven't yet, entry prices increase tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September! Lock in the lower price today via the link in bio.

3 weeks to go 🏃

The final big weeks of training are here. Race day is just around the corner!

📍 Waterfront, Geelong
📷 Tim Cartledge / Visit Geelong and The Bellarine

SUNDAY LONG RUN | WEEK 14

The hard work is done. This Sunday is about running smart.

Three weeks out from race day, this week's long run is about consolidating your fitness and continuing to rehearse your race day routine. Get out to Blackman's Brewery at 8:00am and enjoy the run. You're nearly there!

On-course hydration and nutrition support available thanks to Gatorade and GU Energy Australia ⚡

More information at teamgeelong.com

The Sunday long run crew looking strong! Who's joining us this weekend? 🙋