Run Fest Central Coast
Sunday 27th September 2026
Event Start Times - Sunday 27th September 2026
| Event | Start Time | Trophy/Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| Running Repairs Half Marathon | 06:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Life Medical Imaging Central Coast Marathon | 06:45am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Conrad Curry Law 10km Fun Run | 07:00am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Gee Recovery 5k Family Fun Run | 10:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| EIRE Constructions 3km Family Fun Run | 11:00am | |
| Presentation | 11:15am |
Event Pricing
| Event | Super Early Bird | Early Bird | General Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until End March 2026 | Until 30th May 2026 | Until 24th September | |
| Running Repairs Half Marathon | $75 | $80 | $85 |
| Life Medical Imaging Central Coast Marathon | $130 | $140 | $150 |
| Conrad Curry Law 10k Fun Run | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| Gee Recovery 5km Family Fun Run | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Eire Constructions 3k Family Fun Run | $20 | $20 | $25 |
Bib Pick Up & Merchandise
Can be picked at Mingara One on Saturday 26th September 2026 from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. There will not be bib pick up available on the race day so if you are not able to make it on Saturday 26th September to collect your race bib, you can have a friend or family member on your behalf, they will just need a copy of your eticket to present.'
No Race bib pick up available on race day - Sunday 27th September 2026.
If you are not able to collect your race bib on Saturday 26th September 2026 opt to have your race bib posted to you.
If you have had your race bib posted and purchased event merchandise you can pick that up on Sunday 27th September in Memorial Park.
Online Entries
An online payment processing fee applies to all entry and merchandise orders. Online entries will close at midnight, 24th September 2026. This is subject to change and may close early due sell out / maximum event participants reached.
Your age category is based on age on race day.
Race entries may be closed for an event if field capacity is reached.
When completing your entry make sure you enter your nickname to have it printed on the race bib. Cut off for nickname printing is end of July 2026.
To enter into the 2026 Central Coast Running Festival, please click on the link below.
Registration/Check-In
- Complete - Online Entry
- Collect your race pack from check-in which contains your timing chip, bib number and merchandise that you may have ordered.
- Saturday 26th September 2026 – Race kit collection will be available between 10:00am – 1pm and between 2pm and 5:00pm at Mingara One
- No RaceBib Pick up available on race day : If you are not able to pick up your RaceBib during the above time, you can elect to have your Race Bib posted. Cut of for postage is end of August 2026
- If you have had your race bib posted and purchased event merchandise you can pick that up on Sunday 27th September in Memorial Park. Race bibs will be posted 2 weeks prior to the event.
- Register early as we have field capacity restrictions.
- After completing your entry you will send a sms / text confirmation. You will not receive an email confirmation
Refunds & Event Transfers
- Refunds will not be given under any circumstances
- Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
- There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.
- If transferring, upgrading or downgrading your entry please complete the applicable form:
- Entry changes will be accepted until 20th September 2026
- There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.
- Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
Event Cut-Off Times & Team Entry
Event cut off times are:
Marathon 6 hours 30 mins
Half Marathon – 4 hours
10km – 2 hours
5km – 90 minutes
3km – 1 hour
Team Entry
Thanks to event sponsor Running Repairs. The largest team at CCRF 2025 will receive $500 credit to put towards a team function.
Entries in each event will count as 1 point.
Winner will be based on the highest number of accrued entry points and entered prior to Thursday 24th September 2026.
Make sure you enter a team name or choose a team when processing your race entry to support your team.
Team Award winner will be announced at 11.15am race day. Trophy can be then collected from the event emcee.
Bag Drop, Pre-Race Assembly & Timing Chips
Bag Drop
There will be a contact-less, secure bag storage area made available to competitors. Participants will receive a numbered bag tag coinciding with your race number which must be fixed to your bag before dropping it off. We also advise that though we provide this service for your convenience, you leave your belongings at your own risk. The Event takes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items. Bag Drop location is Memorial Park, The Entrance.
Pre-Race Assembly
All events start underneath the bridge and finish in Memorial Park.
We will open the start area 5min prior to each distance start. Wave starts will be employed to ensure a safe start for all runners.
Please enter your target race time for your event when completing the entry form.
All participants will receive an individual start time as and when they cross the start line. There will be no congregating at the start line for any extended period and no need to rush to start.
Updates will be posted here and on our event Facebook Page
Timing Chips
Timing Chips are integrated into your Race Bib and will be activated when you cross the start line. Your timing chip will start when you cross the start line of your chosen event. Your time will be automatically recorded when you cross the finish line. Please ensure that you do not bend your race bib / timing chip as it may impact its ability to scan and track your results.
Do not walk over the start or finish timing mat before your event begins, or completion of your event.
Medals & Trophies
All participants will receive a finishers medal at the completion of their designated event. Your medal can be collected as you exit the finishing chute.
Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female based on net times in the following events:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10km
- 5km
There will be no trophies for age category winners. However, all competitors in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km and Kids 3km Fun Run will receive a finishers certificate that can be downloaded from our website.
Event Presentation - 11.15am
Results will be available
online.
Runners Etiquette
We intend to stage an awesome, fun event in a safe and friendly environment for all competitors to enjoy. We ask that you be mindful of our race etiquette and adhere to social distancing rules. If we adopt starting waves for the event, please ensure that you start in the correct group. More information will be shared prior to the event date.
Keep to the left of the course to allow faster competitors to pass on your right side. Keep 1.5m apart where possible on the course. Be courteous to fellow competitors, public and volunteers. Please follow the instructions of the event crew at all times.
Vacate the finishing area immediately after your event. Runners are not to remain in the finishing chute and are asked to continue to move promptly through to the recovery area, away from the finish line. Our first team will be on hand, should require assistance.
Pre-arrange a meeting point after the event with family and friends away from the finishing area.
Prams & Pets
Prams are allowed, however we do ask that you start at the back of the field. Please also leave your furry friends at home – no pets of any kind are to be in the event or race precinct.
Results & Event Footage
Results
All competitors will receive a finishers certificate that can be downloaded from our website. Results will be available online following the event.
Event Photography/Video
Sportive Media is the official event photography partner for Run Fest Central Coast. All photos will be made available FREE after the event on our event Facebook page.
Other Information
Drink Stations
Drink Stations will be contact-less – self serve from the table. To assist us with hygiene we also ask that you empty your cup and place in one of the rubbish bins after the station, we want as few cups to collect from the course as possible. There will be 4 aid stations on the course which participants will have access to every approximately every 2km. Water and Electrolyte will be provided at each aid station. More information will be provided closer to the event.
First Aid
Medical personnel will be available at the first aid tent in the race precinct and at various locations on the course.
Tune in to our event Facebook page for race updates.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the Memorial Park event precinct.
iPods/Headphones
For safety reasons we discourage the use of headphones, however if you must run with them, please use on one ear only or at a very low volume so you can hear vehicles, course marshall instructions and fellow competitors approaching from behind.
Race Shirts/Singlets
When entering Run Fest Central you can pre order event merchnadise for collection at the event.
- Changes to shirt / singlet sizes will not be allowed if transferring your race entry to another person.
- A small quantity of CCRF race shirts and singlets will be available online to purchase. Place your order before 31st July 2026 to avoid any disappointment. Shirts and singlets may not be available to purchase on race weekend.
- All event merchandise must be collected when picking up race kits at the Mingara One event registration / check-in on Saturday 26th September 2026 or at Memorial Park on Sunday 27th September if you chose to have your race bib posted.
- In the event of a cancellation of the event, or participants not able to attend the event, merchandise will not be posted to participants.
Our event team is working hard to put on a safe and exciting Running Festival for all to enjoy. Should you have any questions please send us a message via our Facebook page or to info@runfest.com.au.
Let’s #RunHappy in 2026
Refunds and Event Transfers
No refunds will be issued for any reason.
In the event that you can no longer participate you may choose to sell and transfer your entry to another runner of your choice up until 31st August 2026. Entry transfers will not be accepted after 31st August 2026.
If transferring your entry to another runner complete the forms below below.
- Upgrade Entry
- Downgrade Entry
- Transfer to another runner
If you can no longer participate in the event of which you are registered, you are able to downgrade to a lower distance up until 31st August 2026 by completing “Downgrade Form” which can be found on the event website.
There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.
Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
If seeking to upgrade your entry please complete the “Upgrade Form” which can be found on the event website. Upgrade available until 31st August 2026.
