Wadjemup Rottnest Running Festival
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Wadjemup Rottnest Running Festival
Wadjemup Rottnest Running Festival is held on 14 June 2026 on Rottnest Island and is organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. Participation is open to non-members.
The event offers the following distances:
- 42.2 km marathon
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 300 m kids dash
Bib collection is available only on the island at the Event Hub - Thompson Lawn (opposite Dome Cafe). Bibs are issued in advance by email; island collection is scheduled on the preceding Saturday and on race morning.
Four aid stations are placed on course and are named DS1 Geordie Bay Shops, DS2 Bovell Way / Defence Road, DS3 Digby Drive and DS4 Bedford Ave. First aid is provided at the finish and on course by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Marathon runners can use a special drinks drop service; labelled bottles may be left at bib collection for placement at designated aid stations.
Health and safety notes specify that skateboards, roller skates and similar devices are forbidden, pets are not permitted on the course and the use of headphones is strongly discouraged. There is a course cut off at 1pm. Ferry operators are offering participant discounts for travel to the island between 12 and 14 June 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
