# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: The Puffing Billy Running Festival is back for 2026 🚂 

Get ready for one of the most unique traditions in the whole of Australia: a race against a 1900 steam train 🚂

Whether you’re an experienced runner, just getting started, or looking for an active day out with the family, racing against a mighty steam locomotive makes for a memorable experience!  

So if you want to test your metal or run for fun, we’ve got a distance for you: 
👉 13.5 km Classic (Sunday)
👉 5 km Fun Run (Saturday)
👉 1.5 km Kids Dash (Saturday)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emerald/puffing-billy-running-festival-2026/200030233058212
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 242

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Emerald
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Puffing Billy Railway - Lakeside Visitors Centre
- **lat**: -37.929892415654
- **long**: 145.45944337667
- **full address**: Puffing Billy Railway - Lakeside Visitors Centre, Emerald Lake Park Cafe, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia, Emerald

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Puffing Billy Railway - Lakeside Visitors Centre, Emerald Lake Park Cafe, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia, Emerald.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026 is organized by Puffing Billy Running Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Puffing Billy Running Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Emerald, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 240+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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