Tassal AB Marathon

JUL
18
2026
The Tassal AB Marathon Festival returns to the scenic Whitsundays for its 13th edition. This AIMS-certified event features a full weekend of races, from a unique four-lap marathon to kids' dashes. Runners will enjoy the tropical backdrop of Airlie Beach.
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Tassal AB Marathon Festival is the 13th annual edition of this running event in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. It takes place over two days on July 18 and 19, 2026. The festival is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). The marathon, half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km courses are all formally measured by a certified course measurer.

Distances

The festival includes several running events:

  • Marathon: A four-lap course on concrete footpaths and boardwalks.
  • Half Marathon: A two-lap course.
  • 10 km Fun Run: A single-lap course.
  • 5 km Fun Run: A two-lap course.
  • 2 km Junior Dash
  • 1 km Kids Run/Walk
  • Magic Mile: A one-mile event.
  • Mixed Relay: Teams of three, with a minimum of one female per team, each running 1 km.

Location & Setting

The event is held in Airlie Beach, a tropical destination in the Whitsundays region of North Queensland. The courses utilize the foreshore areas of Airlie Beach and Cannonvale Beach. The region is served by three airports: Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast), Hamilton Island, and Mackay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Tassal North Queensland Championship Airlie Beach Marathon
Half Marathon
Locus Surveys Airlie Beach Half Marathon
10 km
Whitsunday Transit 10km Fun Run
5 km
Mantra Club Croc 5km Corporate Team Challenge
5 km
Mantra Club Croc 5km Fun Run
Wrc Mixed Relay
Mcdonald's Magic Mile
Ray White 1km Kids Run/walk & Primary School Challenge
Wilmar 2km Junior Dash & Primary School Challenge