Launceston Running Festival
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Event Overview
The McGrath Launceston Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026. It is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The event offers a variety of race distances suitable for different participants.
Distances
The festival includes several events:
- Peppers Silo Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- Tamar Chiro 10km
- The Athletes Foot 5km Run or Walk
- Liv Eat Mile (1609 metres)
- Pram categories for the 10km and 5km events are also available for a separate fee.
Course and Championships
The half marathon course is described as flat, fast, and fresh, taking in many of Launceston's highlights. The 10km event is recognized as a flat and fast course. Several of the events incorporate Tasmanian championship races: the half marathon includes the Tasmanian half marathon championships, the 5km includes the Tasmanian Road Running Championships, and the Liv Eat Mile includes the Tasmanian Road Running Junior Championships.
Registration
Registration is open with tiered pricing. Super Early Bird discounts are available from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Standard pricing applies from July 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, followed by late pricing in May 2026. Discounts for participants under 21 years old are applied automatically during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.