About the event
The Coonawarra Running Festival is an all ages, all abilities, all-inclusive event aimed at raising much needed funds and awareness for mental health. This year’s event will be held on 8 November, 2025.
The Coonawarra Running Festival is excited to announce that over the last two years we have raised a whopping $57,000 for Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation.
The Coonawarra Running Festival committee collaborated with Breakthrough in initiating a Pilot Youth Mental Health Awareness Program which has already been rolled out to high school students at Penola High School and Lucindale Area School. Our goal is to provide all high school students within our region the opportunity to attend these workshops free of charge. Thank you to all for supporting us to help raise vital funds to bring more awareness and resources to mental health in our region. If you are at all interested in sponsoring the event in 2025 please reach out to us!
Lunch in the Stables – Yallum Park
The Coonawarra Running Festival have partnered with Yallum Park to host an exclusive event, Lunch in the Stables on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
It includes a 3 course shared long lunch featuring regional produce by local chef, Ian Perry, guest speaker, access to the Yallum Park gardens, photo opportunities, raffle, and more. VIP experience available which includes a private tour of the Homestead. Drinks will be available for purchase through a pop up bar by Cuvée-Co Wines.
Funds raised from this event go towards supporting the mental health of our community.
Be part of history with this event being the first time the Stables have been used as a venue. Limited tickets available.
Run along the rail trail through the majestic Coonawarra wine region and the beautiful, lush red gum country of the Limestone Coast.
After you have finished running, jogging, walking or wobbling your distance, you can grab a bite to eat in the Coonawarra Park where there will be live music, market stalls, family entertainment and more. It will be the perfect day for family to enjoy some time together while raising vital funds and awareness of mental health.
Our sponsors for 2025
The Coonawarra Running Festival would not be possible without our generous sponsors.
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