Murray Bridge Marathon Festival

NOV

1

2026

The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival on November 1, 2026, features four distances from 5k to marathon. Runners enjoy a scenic route along the Murray River, including a crossing of the historic first bridge. The 5k event is a Halloween themed fun run for kids in costume.

Sun 1 Nov 2026

Murray Bridge South,

Website Registration

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival takes place on November 1, 2026, in Murray Bridge, South Australia. The event starts and finishes at Sturt Reserve by the Bunyip.

Distances

Four distances are available:

5 km: Monster Mash Fun Run, with a Halloween theme encouraging costumes for kids.
10 km
21.1 km (Half Marathon)
42.2 km (Marathon)

Course Route

The course follows the Murray River, passing through river cities. It includes the riverside esplanade, reserve, Bridge Street, and crosses the first bridge to span the Murray River. A bridge closure allows all runners to use this bridge.

Registration

Registration closes on October 25, 2026. Pricing varies by distance and registration period, with tiers such as Super Early Bird, Early Bird, Standard, and Late. Course maps are available on the event website. The event is organized by Murraylands Multisports Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km