Murray Bridge Marathon Festival
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Description
Organiser: MMI events
The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival takes place on Sunday, 26 October 2025, at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge, South Australia. Participants can choose from four race distances: 5km, 10km, Half Marathon (21.1km), and Marathon (42.2km).
The scenic course starts and finishes beside the iconic Bunyip statue at Sturt Reserve, following a picturesque route along the Murray River. Runners will experience highlights of the River Cities, including the riverside esplanade, bird-filled wetlands, levee banks, and Bridge Street. A special bridge closure allows all participants to run across the historic first bridge spanning the Murray River.
This 2025 event also features a festive Halloween theme, with awards for best costumes and a Monster Mash 5km Fun Run for children, encouraging family participation and community spirit. Course maps and registration details are available on the official event website.
Distances:
5K run/walk
10K run
Half Marathon run
Marathon run
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