Townsville Running Festival
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Event overview
The Townsville Running Festival takes place in Townsville, QLD, Australia on 2 August 2026. The festival is the annual event that includes the Townsville Marathon and several shorter races. The Townsville Marathon was certified as a World Athletics measured course for 2024. The event lists Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia as a fundraising partner.
Races and entry details
The festival program includes the Townsville Marathon, marathon relays, a half marathon, and multiple fun runs and walks. Race formats mentioned include a 4-person marathon relay and a 2-person marathon relay; each relay member must register separately. The junior 5k event requires runners to be under 17 years of age. A mascot race and a 5k corporate challenge are also included.
Registration fees are shown with early bird and full-price bands for many events. Examples from the published schedule include:
- Townsville Airport Marathon: A$134 (early bird) and A$184 (full)
- Half Marathon: A$114 (early bird) and A$144 (full)
- 7NEWS 10k Classic: A$65 (early bird) and A$100 (full)
- Kennard's Hire 5k Fun Run & Walk: A$35 (early bird) and A$44 (full)
- 2.5k Hero Run: A$29 (early bird) and A$34 (full)
The event page lists a range of partners and sponsors alongside event contact information and a link to the festival website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
