Perth Running Festival
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Perth Running Festival - Optus Stadium, Burswood
The Perth Running Festival takes place on 11 October 2026 at Optus Stadium in Burswood, Western Australia. The event offers multiple race distances and routes that finish at Optus Stadium.
Races on the program include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10 km run or walk (starts at Langley Park, finishes at Optus Stadium)
- Burswood Park 4 km Dash
The Marathon will be included in the AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Rankings and will serve as the official 2026 State Marathon Championship for Western Australia. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 km Walk/Run are AIMS accredited courses. Minimum age requirements are specified for each distance.
Registration and entry arrangements include a marathon waitlist, reserved marathon spots for regional, interstate and international participants, discounted regional entries for several distances, and options for corporate team bookings with pay now or pay later processes. Event finishers for the Marathon and Half Marathon receive a 2026 finisher shirt and the finish area includes a large screen for race viewing.
Local organisations and sponsors are listed in association with the event. Further event details note course accreditation, championship designation and multiple entry pathways for individual and team participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
