Welcome to the Mudgee Running Festival
The Mudgee Running Festival is well known for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere – perfect for the first timer who is looking for a no-pressure race, yet still, a course that is challenging to the experienced marathoner.
The longer courses weave through the picturesque Mudgee valley; past vineyards, wineries, farmland, grazing cattle, and a band of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on! And the shorter events run alongside the Cudgegong River and around Lawson Park.
Our festival is a fun, family event with a great supportive atmosphere. There’s a jumping castle for the kids, a massage service for competitors, food & drinks, and very importantly, good coffee!
Online registrations are now open. We hope you’ll be joining us this August to celebrate our 20th anniversary!
celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
This August we’re excited to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary – we’re celebrating across the entire day with four events: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Fun Run & 5km Fun Run/Walk.
All Marathon and Half Marathon competitors will receive a commemorative Mudgee Running Festival t-shirt or singlet (yes, it’s the first year we’re offering a choice!). Other competitors and supporters can also purchase additional shirts online.
Every participant will receive a 20th Anniversary collector’s edition finisher’s medal. And as an incentive to encourage you to register in advance – if register before 1 August you’ll be able to personalise your race bib.
Our Races
5km fun run/walk
Starting and finishing in picturesque Lawson Park, your course takes you along established, flat paths around the park and banks of the Cudgegong River. A great event for the entire family.
10km fun run
The 10km Fun Run is a two-lap course that crosses the Cudgegong River and follows a scenic and flat route through the Glen Willow recreation area, returning back to Lawson Park.
half marathon
This challenging course takes our competitors north out of town towards the Pieter van Gent Winery, where they will turn around and head back to the finishing line in Lawson Park.
Marathon
The course weaves through the picturesque Mudgee valley; past vineyards, wineries and farmland. There are water stations, a wine station and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on!
Festival countdown
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Why not take a long weekend to enjoy your Mudgee experience. There are great cafes, charming wine bars and casual brasseries, with no less than 40 wineries within easy reach.
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