Brisbane Marathon Festival

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Jun 7, 2026 - Sunday

5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon

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Race Information

Running since 1992, Brisbane Marathon Festival is one of Australia's oldest and most popular running events, attracting runners from across the country and beyond. The 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon start from the Brisbane City Botanical Bardens on Alice Street. The marathon course is IAAF-AIMS certified and is accepted as a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Besides with the races, the festival includes a three-day Expo, which attracts more than 10,000 participants, family, friends and sporting enthusiasts.

πŸ‘ Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival πŸ‡πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

πŸ“Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026

Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!

πŸ˜„ Why We Like This Run
βœ… Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
βœ… Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
βœ… Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations

The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or β€˜personal best’. πŸ‡πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 

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Race Facts

Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000

Elevation: Fast and Flat

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: Yes

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