Ballarat Marathon
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Ballarat Marathon
The Ballarat Marathon is an annual running event held in Ballarat. The 2027 event is scheduled for 17 & 18 April 2027, with registrations for 2027 opening on Sunday 12 July at 5pm. Future dates listed include 29 & 30 April 2028 and 28 & 29 April 2029.
The event offers multiple distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon and wheelchair half
- 10 km
- 5 km
- Mile
The 2026 event recorded almost 12,000 registrations and involved around 300 volunteers. Participants came from 17 different countries. Organisers report the event contributed about $6 million to the Ballarat economy and raised $160,000 for charities. Results, event photos and official event films are available for 2026.
Organisers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and note their continuing connection to the land and waterways. Respect is extended to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
