7Cairns Marathon Festival
Event location
Description
Organiser: Atlas Events
The 7Cairns Marathon Festival, held on Sunday, 12 July 2026, is a premier running event located in the vibrant heart of Tropical North Queensland at Fogarty Park, Cairns.
Participants can choose from a variety of distances including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km family fun run. The Marathon also offers a relay option for teams of 2 or 4 runners, catering to solo competitors and groups alike.
Each race course showcases Cairns’ most iconic scenery, with routes along the stunning Esplanade and through community-supported areas known for their warm hospitality. The event combines a challenging run with the unique natural beauty and tropical atmosphere of the region.
July is an ideal time for this event, featuring clearer skies and cooler temperatures, perfect for a ‘run-cation.’ Runners can enjoy this beautiful course while exploring all that Tropical North Queensland has to offer, making the 7Cairns Marathon Festival both a memorable athletic challenge and a celebration of this remarkable destination.
Distances:
Kids & Family 2K
5K walk
5K run
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon - solo/relay
This event has been listed under these categories:
- Running Events in Cairns City QLD
- Sports Events in Cairns City QLD
- Family Fun Run Events in Cairns City QLD
- Family & Kids Events in Cairns City QLD
- 5km Running Events in Cairns City QLD
- 10km Running Events in Cairns City QLD
- Half Marathon Events in Cairns City QLD
- School Holiday Programs Events in Cairns City QLD
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