Event Overview
The Harrietville Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026 in Victoria’s Alpine Shire, running between Bright and the mountain village of Harrietville. The main event is the 21.1km half marathon, with additional options over 10.5km, 5km and a 2km fun run/walk. The event is designed as an annual community race and uses automatic live timing with bib-mounted timing chips for participants.
What the Course Demands
The half marathon route travels from Bright to Harrietville through North East Victoria’s alpine valley scenery, finishing in Harrietville. With multiple distances available, pacing and effort management can be matched to the day’s goal, from the 2km fun run/walk through to the 21.1km race. Expect an organised race setup with drink stations and a timed finish for participants.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who want a spring goal event in regional Victoria, including those looking for a half marathon point-to-point style race format. The range of distances makes it appropriate for first-time racers in the shorter events as well as experienced runners targeting 21.1km. It also works for athletes who value straightforward event logistics and live timing.
