Launceston Running Festival
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Event Overview
The McGrath Launceston Running Festival is a distance running event held in Tasmania. The festival features a variety of road races designed to accommodate different levels of ability and ambition. The course is recognized for its flat topography and has historically seen fast conditions, which has led to high performance marks, including a women's Australian All Comers Record in the 10km distance.
The half marathon event holds a World Athletics Elite Label, making it a prominent fixture for competitive distance runners in Australia. The festival site includes a dedicated festival village for participants and spectators. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option is also available.
Distances
Participants can choose from several road-based distances:
- 21.1 km half marathon course.
- 10 km run with a 90-minute cut-off time.
- 5 km run or walk for individuals and teams.
- 1 Mile (1609 metres) flat course.
The 10 km event, known as the 'Launnie 10', has Been part of the festival since 2007. The 5 km and 1 Mile events are open to runners and walkers, including those pushing prams. The event organizers provide specific travel packages and transport information for participants traveling to Launceston for the festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.