The River Torrens is the heartbeat of Adelaide — a green corridor winding through the city, bordered by parks and paths that Adelaideans have been running for generations. The River Torrens Running Festival brings it all together in a proper race day format at Drage Reserve in Felixstow.
Organised by Race Hub Australia, the festival offers a half marathon (21.1km), 10km, 5km, and 2km Family Dash — a genuinely inclusive range that caters to first-timers and competitive runners alike. The flat course along the Torrens makes it a solid option for anyone chasing a time.
This is a clean, well-organised community event along one of Adelaide's best-loved stretches of green space. If you're based in Adelaide and looking for a local half marathon option in the spring season, the River Torrens Running Festival is one worth putting on the calendar.
September in Adelaide is reliably mild — ideal running conditions. Drage Reserve in Felixstow has parking nearby. The flat course suits all paces, making it a great option for a first half marathon or a training race ahead of a bigger event later in the year.
