Tamborine Mountain Relays & Marathon
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Event overview
The Tamborine Mountain Relays & Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026 at the Tamborine Sports Centre, Long Road, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland. The event offers options to complete the marathon distance solo or as part of relay teams. A junior event is listed for 2026. Proceeds support the local Little Athletics Club, which will assist at aid stations and with marshalling.
Course and format
The race uses a 7 km loop that includes bitumen, footpath, grass and trail surfaces. The solo marathon covers 42.2 km by completing six laps of the loop. Team formats allow teams of 2, 3 or 6 people; a 6-person walking category requires walkers to complete their loops in pairs. Relay rules listed include:
- 7 km loop repeated for the marathon distance.
- 2-person teams alternate laps so each covers 21.1 km.
- 3-person teams each run one 7 km loop, then repeat, for 14 km each.
- 6-person running teams each run one 7 km loop.
Entry and logistics
Entry fees vary by category and registration period. Listed examples show solo marathon fees in the range of $150 to $190 and relay fees from $45 to $105 depending on team type and entry window. Local volunteers from Little Athletics will staff aid stations and marshals on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
