Congratulations to all of our runners!
2025 Dates to be Announced
EVENTS
A fun family day in Emerald Lake Park.
10:00am Race Start
Emerald Lake Park
11:00am Race Start
Emerald Lake Park
Race against two trains from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.
8:40am Race Start
Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park
8:40am Race Start
Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park
Why run the Puffing Billy Running Festival?
Experience the thrill and challenge of racing Puffing Billy!
Electronic Timing and Results
Finisher Medal
Finisher Certificate
Bag Drop
Drink Stations
On Course First Aid
On Course Road Closures
Family entertainment at finish line
On-Course Photography available for purchase
Optional return locomotive journey back to start line available for purchase
Optional return bus shuttle back to start line available for purchase
It's a fundraiser, too!
Proceeds from the 2024 Puffing Billy Running Festival will be donated to heritage railway projects, such as the construction of Puffing Billy Railway’s Belgrave Station Signal Box.
About Puffing Billy Railway
Built in 1900 to serve the local communities that lived in the hills, carrying anything from passengers to timber, livestock, potatoes and plants, Puffing Billy Railway is a century old not-for-profit steam railway attraction that connects people with the past, their environment and each other.
Continuing to puff daily (except Christmas Day) with the support of over 300 passionate volunteers, Puffing Billy Railway invites you to ride in our open side carriages as you journey over the hills, down the valleys and into the lush forest on the original 24 kilometre mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook.