Perth Running Festival
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Event
The Perth Running Festival takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Optus Stadium in Burswood, Western Australia. The festival offers multiple race options for participants and finishes at Optus Stadium.
Race distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10 km run or walk
- 4 km Burswood Park dash
Race details and fees
Minimum ages apply: Marathon 18, Half Marathon 16, 10 km 12. Children 15 and under have reduced pricing for the 10 km and 4 km events. Standard entry fees listed include: Marathon $195, Marathon regional/interstate/international $165.75, Half Marathon $155, Half Marathon regional/interstate/international $131.75, 10 km $70, 10 km regional/interstate/international $59.50, 4 km $45, 4 km regional/interstate/international $38.25. A 15% discount applies for regional, interstate, or international postcodes where noted. Corporate team purchasing options include a "Corporate Pay Later" option with a $1,000 deposit requirement.
Course and accreditations
The Marathon is included in the AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Rankings, is an AIMS accredited course, and serves as the official 2026 State Marathon Championship for Western Australia. The 10 km event starts at Langley Park and finishes at Optus Stadium. Marathon and Half Marathon finishers receive a 2026 finisher shirt.
Organisers and sponsors
Listed partners and sponsors include Telethon, Burswood Park, the Government of Western Australia, Streamer, The West Australian, Athletics West, West Australian Marathon Club, and Venues Live. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
