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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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍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!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ 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 ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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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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