RUNNATION FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH 30+ SCREENINGS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2026

Eco News
April 2, 2026
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Real stories. Running connections. A film night to inspire.

RunNation Film Festival returns for its 12th year in 2026, touring more than 30 locations across Australia and New Zealand from July to August.

Bringing together runners, filmmakers, and communities, RunNation showcases a curated selection of films that explore running beyond the finish line. The program features stories from local legends, global journeys, and everyday runners, capturing the reasons people run, the places it takes them, and the connections formed along the way.

RunNation has always been about more than running. It is about shared experiences. You sit in a room with hundreds of people and realise everyone connects to these stories in their own way. That is what makes it special.

The 2026 program delivers a mix of high-energy, fast-paced films alongside quieter, more personal stories. Together, they create a film night that resonates with both dedicated runners and those simply drawn to powerful storytelling.

What began as a small Sydney event has grown into an internationally recognised festival, while maintaining its core focus on authenticity, community, and meaningful storytelling.

The 2026 tour will visit over 30 locations across Australia and New Zealand, with screenings in major cities and regional communities.

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2026 TOUR DATES

AUSTRALIA –

Melbourne, Lido Cinemas (VIC), Tue 14 July, 7:00pm
Gold Coast, Home of The Arts (QLD), Wed 15 July, 7:00pm
Byron Bay, Palace Byron Bay (NSW), Wed 22 July, 7:00pm
Blue Mountains, Mount Vic Flicks (NSW), Wed 22 July, 7:00pm
Sydney East, Ritz Cinemas (NSW), Thu 23 July, 7:00pm
Brisbane, New Farm Cinemas (QLD), Thu 23 July, 6:30pm
Newcastle, Five Star Tower Cinemas (NSW), Thu 23 July, 6:30pm
Launceston, Du Cane Brewery (TAS), Thu 23 July, 7:00pm
Canberra, Capital Brewing (ACT), Tue 28 July, 6:30pm
Belgrave, Cameo Cinemas (VIC), Thu 30 July, 7:00pm
St Helens, Easy, Tiger (TAS), Thu 30 July, 7:00pm
Perth, Luna Leederville (WA), Thu 30 July, 6:30pm
Armidale, Belgrave Cinema (NSW), Thu 30 July, 6:30pm
Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Cinema (NSW), Thu 30 July, 6:30pm
Fremantle, Luna on SX (WA), Thu 6 Aug, 6:30pm
Adelaide, The Mercury Cinema (SA), Thu 6 Aug, 7:00pm
Sydney West, Dendy Newtown (NSW), Thu 6 Aug, 6:30pm
Hobart, Peacock Theatre (TAS), Tue 11 Aug, 7:00pm
Canberra, Dendy Cinemas (ACT), Wed 12 Aug, 6:30pm
Coffs Harbour (Sawtell), Sawtell Cinema (NSW), Sun 16 Aug, 4:00pm
Bright, Sun Bright Cinema (VIC), Sun 16 Aug, 3:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Wellington, Penthouse Cinema and Cafe, Thu 23 July, 7:00pm
Tauranga, Luxe, Wed 29 July, 7:00pm
Papamoa, Luxe, Wed 29 July, 7:00pm
Auckland, Newmarket Rialto, Thu 30 July, 7:45pm
Dunedin, Rialto Cinemas, Thu 30 July, 7:45pm
Christchurch, Hoyts EntX, Thu 6 Aug, 6:30pm
Takapuna, Takapuna Beachside, Wed 12 Aug, 6:00pm
Wanaka, Paradiso Cinema, Thu 13 Aug, 7:00pm
New Plymouth, Event Cinema, Thu 13 Aug, 6:30pm
Wanaka, Paradiso Cinema, Fri 14 Aug, 7:00pm

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