Event Overview
The Frankston Running Festival is held at the Frankston Waterfront (near Frankston Pier) in Victoria, with all races starting and finishing at the foreshore. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Sunday 15 November 2026 and offers 15km, 10km, 5km run/walk, plus a 1km kids race. The route follows Nepean Highway toward Carrum before returning to the finish, supported by on-course drink stations and timing for the main events.
What the Course Demands
This event uses a return (out-and-back) format from Frankston Pier, taking runners along a traffic-free section of Nepean Highway before turning and heading back. The key demand is sustaining even effort across an exposed, uninterrupted stretch where pacing errors are easy to make. With turnarounds and shared race infrastructure across distances, athletes should also be ready for brief congestion near the start/finish precinct and around key course points.
Who This Event Suits Best
Frankston suits runners looking for a straightforward, measurable effort over 5km to 15km, including those targeting a controlled race-day execution on a point-to-point style out-and-back. The 5km and 10km options work well for newer runners wanting a supported event environment, while the 15km offers a longer test for athletes building endurance. Families are catered for with a non-timed 1km kids race.
