About this event
The **Kangaroo Island Marathon Running Festival** offers full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 50K ultra distances on Sunday, August 23, 2026, starting at the Flinders Chase Visitors Centre in Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia.
Discover one of Australia's premier nature destinations, affectionately known as "KI," just 14km off the South Australia coast and a short ferry ride from Adelaide. This bucket-list event showcases abundant native wildlife, pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and stunning Southern Ocean sunsets.
Race through the heart of **Flinders Chase National Park**, a sanctuary for endangered species and regenerating bushland. The full marathon and 50K ultra feature undulating roads and trails, exposed coastal paths with powerful ocean views, historic landmarks, and a zig-zag boardwalk to the iconic **Remarkable Rocks**. The 50K extends the marathon route with an out-and-back detour to **Admirals Arch**. Half marathon and 10K courses follow out-and-back paths along Cape de Couedic Road, fostering camaraderie as runners pass each other.
More than a race, this is a unique outdoor adventure blending world-class running with unforgettable natural beauty.
Distances:
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon
50K Ultra
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