Hobart Marathon Festival 2027
PW1, Castray Esplanade, Hobart, TAS
Cool autumn conditions, rolling hills and Hobart's waterfront give this running festival its distinctive character. On Sunday 4 April 2027, participants can choose from six events across five distances, from a full marathon to a family-friendly 2km. More than 4,000 runners are expected to take...
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Cool autumn conditions, rolling hills and Hobart's waterfront give this running festival its distinctive character. On Sunday 4 April 2027, participants can choose from six events across five distances, from a full marathon to a family-friendly 2km. More than 4,000 runners are expected to take part.
Choose Your Challenge
- Hobart Marathon, 42.2km: Starts at 6:00am. The multi-loop course follows the River Derwent past Salamanca Place, through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and around the waterfront. Participants must be at least 17 on race day.
- Hutchies Half Marathon, 21.1km: Starts at 6:00am. This single-loop course takes in the Derwent waterfront, Salamanca and the Botanic Gardens. The minimum age is 14.
- Mures 10km: Starts at 7:30am and follows the waterfront south along Sandy Bay Road before returning to the finish. The minimum age is 11.
- Crowne Plaza 5km Run: Starts at 9:30am as the waterfront festival reaches its busiest period. It suits first-time racers, families and runners chasing a faster five. The minimum age is seven.
- 5km Walk: Starts at 9:30am and offers a relaxed way to experience the Derwent waterfront and earn a finisher medal. The minimum age is seven.
- Variety Tasmania 2km Mini Marathon: Starts at 10:30am and is designed for younger participants and families. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome, including wheelchair participants and pram pushers.
A Waterfront Race Morning
The marathon and half marathon begin before dawn, while the 10km starts as the city wakes. Later events share the waterfront with finishing marathon runners, spectators and the festival crowd. Every distance starts and finishes within the Hobart waterfront event precinct.
Entry and Inclusions
This is a paid event with staged release pricing that varies by distance and age. During the first release, entry begins at $30 for an under-18 participant in the 2km or $40 for an adult in that event, while the marathon costs $199. Prices rise in later releases. Entries include a race bib, chip timing, access to the competitor finish area and a custom 2027 race medal. The marathon, half marathon and 10km also include an event race shirt and on-course aid stations.
Participants who do not select bib postage must collect their race bib from the event expo on Saturday 3 April. Online entries are scheduled to remain available until 5:00pm on Friday 2 April unless a distance sells out earlier. Use the website option on this event page to select a distance and enter.
Location
PW1, Castray Esplanade, Hobart, TAS
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