Ballarat Marathon

APR
25-26
2026
The Ballarat Marathon is a flat and fast road running festival on April 25 & 26, 2026. It features a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a Mile race. Official 2026 merchandise is available from One Running.
25-26 Apr 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Ballarat Marathon is a road running festival scheduled for April 25 & 26, 2026. The event is also known as #RunTheRat.

Race Distances

The event offers multiple distances for runners:

  • Marathon (42.2 km)
  • Half Marathon & Wheelchair Half
  • 10 km
  • 5 km
  • Mile

A free training guide is available to download.

Event Course and Features

The event is described as being in Ballarat and is promoted with the motto "flat, fast and FUN." A promotional video for the 2026 edition is available to watch.

Merchandise

Official event merchandise for 2026 is available for order from One Running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Mile