Perth Running Festival

The Perth Running Festival is a major annual mass-participation running event held in Perth, Western Australia, typically in October, that invites runners of all abilities to take part in a scenic race experience along the Swan River and through Burswood Park with a spectacular finish inside Optus Stadium. The festival includes a range of distances including the marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10 km run or walk, and a 4 km dash or walk, making it a fun and inclusive event for elite athletes, weekend runners, families, and community participants alike. It also often supports local charities such as Telethon, helping to raise funds for children’s causes across Western Australia.