Adelaide Marathon Festival
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
May 3, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon
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Race Information
The Adelaide Marathon is an AIMS-certified premier running event organized by the South Australian Road Runners Club. The festival features 5k, 10k, and half marathon events, in addition to the full marathon. Participants start at the Adelaide Oval and run up War Memorial Drive to Bonython Park. The course then follows the River Torrens to the Botanic Gardens, past the zoo and the Uniloop, a couple of loops along War Memorial Drive before returning to the Torrens River to finish at the Adelaide Oval. There is a finisher medal for all races, electronic timing, certificates, and awards by age group.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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