Run the River Ultra
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Brisbane River Ultra + Midnight Marathon
Brisbane River Ultra + Midnight Marathon is an overnight running event presented by Run The River Events held at the Queensland Maritime Museum, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland on May 8, 2026. The event uses a 5 km loop course and includes marathon, ultra and relay formats.
Race offerings include:
- Midnight Marathon: marathon distance using a 2.2 km out and back plus 5 km loops
- Midnight Marathon Mates Run: two runners each complete 21.1 km together
- Midnight Marathon Mates Run Dual Relay: two runners each complete 21.1 km sequentially
- 100 km Individual Ultra on a 5 km loop course running through night into morning
- 15 Hour Individual: run for time, complete as many 5 km loops as possible
- 100 km Team Relay up to 5 runners rotating legs on a 5 km loop
- 100 km Team Relay up to 10 runners rotating legs on a 5 km loop
The Midnight Marathon format begins with a 2.2 km out and back, followed by repeated 5 km loops to reach marathon distance. The 100 km and relay options run on the same 5 km loop, with support provided throughout the overnight event. The 15 Hour event is time based rather than distance based.
The event lists fundraising pages and several partner organisations, and provides FAQs and contact details via the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
