McDonald's Townsville Running Festival

Description

Organiser: McDonald's Townsville Running Festival

This festival has grown far beyond the humble beginnings of the Townsville Marathon over 50 years ago to include the addition of the shorter events to create a real festival vibe and help to bring on the next generations of runners.

Townsville Airport Marathon

Start: 4:45am

The Marathon is a fast, flat 3 loop course with AIMS certification. The early morning start means that you run with the sunrise. You’ll get to experience the stunning beach views of the Coral Sea across to Magnetic Island, and the pre-dawn glow of Townsville’s winter months. You’ll start/finish in our beautiful parkland at historic Jezzine Barracks. Run past the Marina, the Casino, along The Strand then out to Pallarenda and back again.

2 x 10.5k City loops with turnaround in Primrose St

+1 x 21.1k Pallarenda Loop with turnaround at Pallarenda

KX Pilates Marathon Relay

Date: 6th August, 2023

Time: 4:45am (same time and start as Marathon)

The Townsville Marathon is adding a special category to make the Marathon more accessible for this special 50th year.

You can compete in a TOWNSVILLE MARATHON RELAY TEAM!

You can assemble teams of 2, 3 or 4 runners to complete the marathon. Each runner completes either one (1) or two (2) legs.

Marathon relay leg distances:

Leg 1: 9.88 km

Leg 2: 9.76 km

Leg 3: 7.43 km

Leg 4: 15.13 km

Half Marathon

Start Time: 5:55am

The Half Marathon follows the flat, fast course along The Strand, taking in parklands, historic buildings, and the waterfront. You’ll then run out to Pallarenda, where you are surrounded on one side by the Town Common, and on the other, the Coral Sea. As you run, you’ll look out to the beautiful Magnetic Island and breathe the tropical sea air.

7NEWS 10k Classic

Start Time: 6:30am

The 10K Classic is one of the most popular races of the festival. It is fast, flat and covers the very best of the circuit. You’ll get to experience the stunning beach views of the Coral Sea across to Magnetic Island, and the pre-dawn glow of Townsville’s winter months. You’ll start/finish in our beautiful parkland at historic Jezzine Barracks. Run past the Marina, the Casino, along The Strand then head towards Pallarenda before making a U-turn at Seagulls Resort and powering back to the finish line.

1 x 10K loop with turnaround in Ryan Street

2.5k McDonald's Hero Run

Start: 7:30am

Bring the kids along for some running fun. The 2.5k Hero Run is for parents and kids alike! It’s a super easy, fun-charged morning where you can share the joy of the festival atmosphere with your family. Children of any age are welcome to walk or run (or in some cases, glide – in the stroller!) along the course with their parents.

Along the Strand with turnaround at McDonald’s arch before Strand Park back to Jezzine.

Townsville Bulletin 5k Junior Fun Run & Walk

Start: 7:05am

See The Strand from a new light. Run from Jezzine Barracks, all the way down past the fantastic water park to Tobruk Pool and back again. With so much to see along the Strand, five kilometres will fly by!

Queensland Country Health Fund 5k Corporate Challenge

Start Time: 7:20am

Speed down The Strand! In the 5k corporate run, you’ll experience the invigorating flat course as you look out to the ocean, and turn around near the historic training facility Tobruk Pool, where the likes of Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose trained for Olympic glory. Band together with your co-workers, friends or family and run in the Corporate Challenge. You can choose to raise money for your chosen community group or charity. Contact us now to receive your pledge forms.

Along the Strand to turnaround in front of Tobruk Pool then back to Jezzine

Kennards Hire 5k Fun Run & Walk

Start: 7:20am

Speed down The Strand! In the 5k fun run/walk, you’ll experience the invigorating flat course as you look out to the ocean, and turn around near the historic training facility Tobruk Pool, where the likes of Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose trained for Olympic glory.

Grab the young ones as well for this race as Prams are welcome in this race – you just need to start from Zone C for safety.

Mascot Race

Sunday 6th August

Start: 9:10am

Jezzine Barracks Isley St

Cost: FREE for Mascots (must pre register info)

This fun event is approximately 200m of fun, laughter and some epic mascots!