Dubbo Stampede Running Festival

Sunday 6th September, 2026

Dubbo Stampede is an annual running festival set along the Macquarie River, starting and finishing at Ollie Robbins Oval. With certified courses and a range of distances, the event is designed to be accessible and welcoming for participants of all ages and abilities.

From walking or wheeling 5km, to running 10km, a half marathon or a full marathon, the Stampede offers a unique experience in Central-West NSW. Select courses pass through Taronga Western Plains Zoo, making it one of the oldest major running festivals in NSW to run through a zoo, while others follow the river trails, showcasing Dubbo at its best.

The event is about health, wellbeing and community, bringing locals and visitors together for a day that celebrates participation as much as performance.

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Everything you need to know for race day is in one place.

Our Race Info page includes key dates, schedules, maps, training plans, road closures, facilities and FAQs. Here you can also find results, merchandise and details on the RAB Schools Challenge.

Plan your day, prepare your training and arrive ready to run.

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Race Info

Distances

With six distances on offer, the Dubbo Stampede caters for everyone, from the Meerkat Mile (1 mile) and 1 km Wallaby Wheel, Walk and Run, to the 5.3 km Dingo Dash, 10 km Cheetah Chase, 21.1 km Zebra Zoom and the 42.2 km Rhino Ramble. Whether you’re getting started, returning to racing or chasing a new challenge, there’s an event for you. Explore the distances and find your race.

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