Townsville Running Festival
AUG
2
2026
The Townsville Running Festival is an annual community event featuring a full range of distances from a 2.5k Hero Run to a certified marathon. It offers team relays, a corporate challenge, and a junior run, with early bird registration available.
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 kilometers
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
The Townsville Running Festival is an annual community event held in Townsville, QLD, Australia. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Sunday, August 2.
Races and Distances
The festival includes multiple running and walking events:
- Townsville Airport Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 7NEWS 10k Classic
- Kennard's Hire 5k Fun Run & Walk
- Townsville Bulletin 5k Junior Fun Run & Walk (for participants under 17)
- 2.5k Hero Run
- Marathon Relay (available as 2-person and 4-person team options)
- Queensland Country Health Fund 5k Corporate Challenge
- Mascot Race
Event Details
The marathon course for a previous year was certified as a World Athletics Measured Course. A fundraising component supports Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia. Registration for all races is open, with early bird pricing available until February 28, 2025, after which standard rates apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Marathon
Marathon Relay- 4 Person Team
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon Relay- 2 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
