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Run Wagga Wagga
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wagga Wagga on Saturday, 7 March 2026, is a vibrant community running event held along the scenic riverbank of the Murrumbidgee River in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Participants can select from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or 2km course, all featuring a mostly flat, tree-lined route that winds past the Wagga Victory Gardens and concludes at Wagga Beach. The...
King Island Imperial 20
The Hydro Tasmania King Island Imperial 20, held on Sunday, 8 March 2026, is a premier running event on King Island, located midway between Victoria and mainland Tasmania. The highlight is a challenging 32km handicapped footrace that starts in Naracoopa and finishes in Currie, taking participants along a scenic, undulating coastal route showcasing the island’s stunning landscapes. Runners can compete...
Cargo 2 Grenfell Fundraiser Walk
Organiser: C2G Walk
The C2G Walk is a 96km fundraiser walk which takes place in Central West, NSW over three days in the second week of March. An initiative which was created with the purpose to assist people suffering with mental health related issues through a community driven environment dedicated to bringing essential programs, courses and workshops to the Region.
Razorback Run
Organiser: Running Wild Australia
The Razorback Run on 14 March 2026 is a premier alpine trail running event set in the breathtaking landscapes of Victoria's Alpine National Park, near Harrietville, VIC, Australia. It features three demanding race distances designed to challenge and inspire trail runners of varying endurance levels. The 64km Razorback Ridge course traverses the full length of the Razorback Ridge and extends...
Great Illawarra Walk
The Great Illawarra Walk is an annual fundraising event held on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic 40km walk from Shellharbour Village to The Headlands Hotel Austinmer in New South Wales. Participants can choose to complete the full distance or walk a shorter segment according to their comfort level. The walk commences at 7:00 AM from Bean Roasted Espresso...
Orange Running Festival
The Orange Running Festival on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Gosling Creek Reserve in Bloomfield, NSW, offers a diverse range of run and walk events suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Participants can choose from certified distances including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, all set on a scenic, fully sealed, and gently undulating course. These courses are...
Canning River RunningWorks Festival
Organiser: RunningWorks
The Canning River RunningWorks Festival takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, starting and finishing on Homestead Road, Gosnells, Western Australia. This popular event features a beautifully shaded, certified IAAF marathon and half marathon course that follows the scenic Canning River from start to finish. All marathon and half marathon finishers will be awarded a commemorative medal. Founded by Chris...
Noosa Ultra-Trail
The Noosa Ultra-Trail® is a premier trail running event in Australia, returning on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at the scenic Noosa Trails Network in Cooroy, Queensland. Set amid the stunning and largely undiscovered Noosa Trail Network, the event features diverse, challenging terrain that is also fast and runnable, offering a unique experience for trail runners of all levels. Participants can...
Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs
Join the Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs on Sunday, 22 March 2026, at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, VIC. This event features marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km fun run for primary school children, all starting and finishing at the showgrounds. The courses follow sealed bike paths along the picturesque Ovens River, offering scenic views with multiple bridge and creek...
SMC Road Race 7
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September through May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This professionally timed road race offers participants the choice of 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances at every event. The race start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park,...
Brimbank Park Running Festival
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Join the Brimbank Park Running Festival on Sunday, 22 March 2026, for a unique trail running experience through lesser-known paths within this vibrant urban park. Located just 15 minutes northwest of Melbourne along the Calder Freeway, Brimbank Park features a mix of open spaces and wooded trails alongside the scenic Maribyrnong River, including picturesque water crossings and gentle climbs to...
Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival
Organiser: Blue Mountains Fitness
The Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival returns to Hassans Walls Reserve in Lithgow, NSW, on Saturday, 28 March 2026. This premier trail running event offers six challenging distances: 50km Ultra, Marathon, 30km, 22km, 10km, and 5km—all set on scenic single-track off-road trails. Additionally, there is a fun 1.6km Kids Race for children under 12. The 50km Ultra and Marathon courses...
XTERRA Trail Runs
Organiser: Rapid Ascent
The XTERRA Trail Runs on 29 March 2026 are part of the XTERRA Dunsborough weekend in Western Australia. Featuring 10km, 21km Half Marathon, and 42km Marathon distances, these trail runs are standalone events, separate from the weekend’s triathlons. The 42km Marathon is the premier trail running event and serves as the Asia-Pacific Trail Marathon Championship. The course traverses the stunning...
Run Huskisson 2.0
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Huskisson 2.0 returns on Sunday, 29 March 2026, offering a range of race distances to suit all levels of runners. Participants can choose from a 63km Ultra, Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), as well as 10km, 5km, and 1.7km fun runs. The challenging 63km Ultra starts on Fegen Street, Huskisson, near the White Sands Tourist Park, and follows a...
Run Tarra Bulga
Join us on Saturday, 11 April 2026, for Run Tarra Bulga, a premier trail running event set within the stunning Tarra-Bulga National Park in Balook, Victoria. Choose from four distances to suit all levels: 42 km, 25 km, 6.5 km, and a 2.5 km kids' trail. Experience the unique beauty of Tarra-Bulga National Park, renowned for its cool temperate rainforests,...
Jabulani Challenge
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Jabulani Challenge is a premier trail running event set in the breathtaking Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, located just north of Sydney. Taking place on Saturday, 11 April 2026, participants can choose from three distances: 45km, 22km, and 12km. This predominantly single-track course offers a diverse and challenging experience, featuring waterside paths, lush rainforest, native bushland, steep hill climbs, and...
Run Wollongong
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wollongong returns on Saturday, 18 April 2026, featuring a range of race distances including the Wollongong Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km (Kerryn McCann 10), 5km (Fitness 5), and 2km (Turbo 2). The scenic course follows the beautiful undulating coastline of Wollongong, running along the renowned Blue Mile and Emma McKeon Promenade before extending to Bellambi. Participants will circle the iconic...
Newcastle Marathon & Half Marathon
Organiser: H Events
The Newcastle Marathon & Half Marathon returns to Newcastle, NSW, on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Both races feature a completely flat, AIMS-certified course that showcases the scenic Newcastle City and Harbour Foreshore. The Marathon consists of four laps of a 10.55 km circuit, while the Half Marathon covers two laps of the same route. Starting from The Station precinct (the...
Maroondah Dam Trail Runs
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Maroondah Dam Trail Runs, held on Sunday, 19 April 2026, mark the opening event of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series. Located at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the scenic Yarra Ranges National Park near Healesville, Victoria, this event offers trail runs of 10km, 21km, 30km, 42km, and 50km distances, catering to a wide spectrum of trail running abilities. Maroondah Reservoir...
Five Peaks Trail Running Festival
Organiser: Trail Running SA
The Five Peaks Trail Running Festival, held on Sunday, 19 April 2026, is a premier multi-distance trail running event showcasing the diverse landscapes of the Adelaide Hills, from Athelstone to Belair National Park, South Australia. Organised by Trail Running SA, the festival features a range of challenging courses to suit runners of all levels, including the signature 58 km Five...
Gold Coast Running Festival
Organiser: The Event Crew
The von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival, held on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina, QLD, is a premier running event celebrating its 15th anniversary. Participants can enjoy a fast, safe, and fully closed road circuit designed for all levels of runners and walkers. Race options include the Garmin 3/4 Marathon (31 km), Half Marathon...
Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run
Organiser: Coastal Track and Trail Runners
The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run returns to Port Macquarie, NSW, on Sunday, 26 April 2026, featuring challenging courses of 42km, 21km, 12km, and 7km through the enchanting Burrawan State Forest. Inspired by a passion for coastal trail running, this event is named after "Old Bottlebutt," a distinctive ancient Red Bloodwood tree renowned for its unique shape within the forest. The...
Byron Bay Triathlon & Multisport Festival
Organiser: NX Sports
The renowned Byron Bay Triathlon & Multisport Festival returns on Sunday, 26 April 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of Byron Bay, NSW. This iconic event offers a variety of race distances, including Olympic and Sprint triathlons, which can be completed solo, as part of a relay team, or as an “All In” team where the final team time is...
Wilsons Prom 100
Organiser: Running Wild Australia
Wilsons Prom 100 on Saturday, 2 May 2026, invites runners to challenge themselves on four stunning trail distances—27km, 48km, 66km, and 100km loops—set within the breathtaking Wilson's Promontory National Park, just 3.5 hours from Melbourne. Please note: Due to ongoing maintenance on the Sealers Cove Track and the bridge across Tidal River, exact course distances will be confirmed in early...
Hidden Vale Trail Running Festival
Organiser: Those Guys Events
Hidden Vale Trail Running FestivalJoin us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Grandchester, QLD, Australia—just an hour west of Brisbane—for an exhilarating trail running experience across one of Australia's largest privately managed trail networks.Challenge yourself with distances suited to all levels: an accessible 11km scenic loop for beginners and fun seekers; a demanding 35km course...
Trail Run Australia Tomaree
Organiser: In2Adventure
Trail Run Australia Tomaree on Sunday, 3 May 2026 offers an exceptional trail running experience set against the stunning coastline of Port Stephens, NSW. Based at the beautiful Fingal Bay Beach, the event features a variety of courses that challenge runners across diverse terrain and breathtaking scenery. Participants will traverse the natural beauty of Tomaree National Park, enjoy expansive coastal...
Adelaide Marathon Festival
Organiser: SARRC
The Brooks Adelaide Running Festival on 3 May 2026 offers a full 42.2km Marathon, along with Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km fun run/walk events. The Marathon features a nearly flat, two-lap course. Runners begin at Bonython Park, located within the heritage-listed Adelaide Parklands. The course proceeds to the Adelaide Oval via War Memorial Drive, then follows the River Torrens and...
Geek Run
Organiser: GoodRunnings
Join us on Monday, 4 May 2026, for the Geek Run, a unique event celebrating May the 4th—a day widely recognized worldwide for its connection to Star Wars and geek culture. Set in the scenic City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, South Australia, the run features a 5km loop along the peaceful river surrounded by shaded forestry. Participants can...
Queensland Tri Series 2025/26 Round 7: Moreton Bay
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Queensland Tri Series 2025/26 Round 7, the final race of the series, will take place at Pelican Park, Clontarf, Moreton Bay on Sunday, 10 May 2026. This event is part of Queensland's largest and most popular triathlon series, attracting athletes of all ages and skill levels. Participants can enjoy a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with race options designed for...
Moreton Bay Triathlon
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Moreton Bay Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 10 May 2026 at Pelican Park, Clontarf, QLD, offering four race distances to suit all ages and abilities: Classic, Club, Enticer, and a Kids distance. This event is part of Round 7 of the Pho3nix Queensland Tri Series and is included in the Moreton Bay Multisport Festival. Participants will enjoy a scenic...
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Marathon in Australia
A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official
distance of 42.195 kilometers, usually run as a road race.
Participating in a marathon can be a challenging and rewarding
experience, and there are a few things that you can expect when
you decide to run one.
First, you will need to train for several months to build your
stamina and endurance. Training for a marathon typically involves
running several times a week, increasing the distance of your runs
over time, and incorporating other forms of exercise such as
strength training and cross-training. It's essential to be
consistent with your training and to listen to your body to avoid
injury.
On race day, you can expect a large turnout of runners and
spectators. As a result, you will need to arrive at the starting
line well before the race begins to pick up your bib and have
enough time to warm up and stretch. During the race, you will run
through a course that is typically lined with cheering spectators,
and you will likely pass several aid stations where you can grab a
drink or a snack.
After crossing the finish line, you will be greeted with cheers,
collect your medal, and enjoy the post-race festivities. You will
feel a sense of accomplishment, and it will be a moment you will
cherish for the rest of your life.