Launceston Running Festival
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About the race
The McGrath Launceston Running Festival is a multi-distance road running event held in Launceston, Tasmania. The festival includes a Half Marathon, 10 km run, 5 km run or walk, and a 1 Mile event, all staged on a predominantly flat course described as Australia’s fastest road race. The Peppers Silo Half Marathon is identified as the only event in Australia with a World Athletics Elite Label.
The event program highlights:
- 21.1 km Half Marathon with a World Athletics Elite Label
- 10 km run with a 90 minute cut-off time
- 5 km run or walk open to participants of varied interests
- 1 Mile (1609 metres) shorter distance option
Entries for the festival opened on 8 October 2026. The Launnie 10 has a history of producing personal bests and has recorded notable results, including an Australian All Comers Record for women in 2023. The festival also promotes team entries for shorter events and positions the course as flat and fast, with historically cool conditions cited as contributing to quick times. The event is organized as a single-day festival on 30 May 2027 and includes a festival village and related event services listed in its event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
