Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon
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44th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon
The 44th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026 in Quorn and nearby areas of South Australia. The event has been held for over four decades as a community running and walking event with multiple distance options and a junior dash.
The event uses several different start locations across the region, including Standpipe Golf Motor Inn on the Stuart Highway at Port Augusta, Saltia Creek crossing, Old Willows Brewery, and Silo Road. Bus transfers to starting points are available and are arranged during registration. The road between Quorn and Stirling North (southbound) will be closed on race day; participants staying in Quorn should plan for transport to their start location.
The event supports fundraising for Mindfull Aus and lists local organisations among its sponsors, including the Flinders Ranges Council and Pichi Richi Railway. Preliminary fundraising totals are shown for Mindfull Aus.
Distances and key entry conditions:
- Full Marathon - start at Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Stuart Highway Port Augusta; competitors 18+.
- Half Marathon (run) - start at Saltia Creek crossing; competitors 15+.
- Half Marathon (walk) - start at Saltia Creek crossing; competitors 15+.
- 10.5 km Run - start near Old Willows Brewery; competitors 12+.
- 10.5 km Walk - start near Old Willows Brewery; competitors 12+.
- 5 km Run - start at 5 km mark; open to all ages.
- 5 km Walk - start at 5 km mark; open to all ages.
- Junior Dash (1 km) - start on Silo Road; competitors 10 years or younger.
Registration fees vary by distance and entry period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.