Brisbane Marathon
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EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026
The EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival in 2026 marks the event's 34th year. The festival brings together thousands of runners, supporters and volunteers for a range of race distances held around central Brisbane. The event attracts a mix of participants including elite athletes pursuing personal bests and qualification targets, as well as first time runners and walkers.
Race distances include:
- 42.2 km Marathon
- 21.1 km Half Marathon (sold out)
- 10 km Teneriffe Banks
- 5 km Oaks run
- 5 km Walk
- 2 km Macca's Mini Marathon
The course passes notable Brisbane locations such as Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, New Farm and Teneriffe. The mayoral message highlights winter sunshine and comfortable temperatures and notes local transport options including CityCat services on the Brisbane River for 50 cents.
Event information covers bib and merchandise collection, course maps, start zones, cut off policy, pace runners, prize money and results. The festival also includes fundraising activity and charity partnerships, with funds raised reported on the event fundraising pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
