Townsville Running Festival

AUG
2
2026
A multi-distance running festival in Townsville, QLD featuring marathon, relay, half marathon, 10K, multiple 5K events, a junior race, and a mascot race, with early bird pricing and fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia.
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Townsville Running Festival 2026

The Townsville Running Festival takes place in Townsville, QLD, Australia. The event includes a range of race categories held as part of the annual Townsville Running Festival and incorporates community and charity activities.

Race categories listed for the festival include:

  • Townsville Airport Marathon
  • Marathon Relay (two person and four person teams)
  • Half Marathon
  • 7NEWS 10K Classic
  • Kennard's Hire 5K Fun Run and Walk
  • Townsville Bulletin 5K Junior Fun Run and Walk
  • 5K Corporate Challenge
  • 2.5K Hero Run
  • Mascot Race

Registration information shows early bird and full price tiers and notes an online service fee is added at checkout. Relay entries require each team member to complete registration; team captains can create teams and invite other members to join.

Fundraising associated with the event lists Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia with A$474.82 reported as raised and displayed as 90 percent. The Townsville Marathon is noted as a World Athletics measured course for 2024. The festival materials reference partners and local sponsors and include a festival website for further event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon Relay- 2 Person Team
Marathon
Marathon Relay- 4 Person Team
Marathon
Townsville Airport Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
7news 10k Classic
5 km
Townsville Bulletin 5k Junior Fun Run & Walk
5 km
Queensland Country Health Fund 5k Corporate Challenge
5 km
Kennard's Hire 5k Fun Run & Walk
2.5k Hero Run
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