Each race will start on The Esplanade, Mornington Park. (excluding the 1km Kids Dash). Competitors will head south along The Esplanade toward their turnaround.
The 21.1km Half Marathon will start on the Esplanade and is a 1 LAP out-and-back course, runners will head south along the Esplanade to the turnaround point past Mount Martha village at Stanley Crescent (this is the furthest turn around point). You will then head back along the Esplanade, turning left into Flinders Drive then veering right into Mornington Park and into the finishing chute.
Half Marathon Elevation Profile
The 10km Run will follow the same course as the half marathon, the turnaround will be located just past Craigie Road and will then head back north along the Esplanade, turning left into Flinders Drive then veering right into Mornington Park and into the finishing chute.
The 5km will follow the same course as the half marathon, the turn around point will be located approximately 500m past Strachans Road and will then head back north along the Esplanade, turning left into Flinders Drive then veering right into Mornington Park and into the finishing chute.
The Kids 1km Dash will START and FINISH in the finishing chute in Mornington Park. All kids should gather near the finishing line at least 5min prior to start time.
The run will head out turning left onto Flinders drive, doing a u-turn before the Esplanade and heading back up Flinders Drive to the furthest turn around point before heading back towards the finishing chute in Mornington Park. Parents are encouraged to run with kids to enjoy the experience.
MORNINGTON RUNNING FESTIVAL