Hobart Marathon Festival

APR
12
2026
Experience the Hobart Marathon Festival with distances ranging from a full marathon and half marathon to 5km and 2km events. Join thousands of runners and walkers in Tasmania for this comprehensive community sports festival.
Sun 12 Apr 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Hobart Marathon Festival

The Hobart Marathon Festival is a multi-distance running and walking event scheduled for April 12, 2026. This sporting event takes place in Tasmania and offers a variety of distances to accommodate different levels of participation. The festival features both competitive running races and walking categories.

Participants can choose from a wide range of distances:

  • 42.2 km Marathon
  • 21.1 km Half Marathon
  • 10 km Run
  • 5 km Run
  • 5 km Walk
  • 2 km Mini Marathon

The event provides several services for participants, including a festival expo, bib and merchandise collection, and pace runners to assist participants in reaching specific time goals. On-course support includes nutrition and hydration stations, and professional race photography is available. A bag drop service is provided for participants on race day.

The festival also incorporates a charitable component, raising funds for major beneficiaries such as Variety Tasmania and the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. Elite athletes may apply for assistance, and there is an open application process for volunteers and expo exhibitors. Participants have the option to enter as individuals or as part of a team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Hutchies Half Marathon
10 km
Mures 10km
5 km
Crowne Plaza Hobart 5km Run
2km Variety Tasmania Mini Marathon