Grand Pacific Marathon
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About the race
Grand Pacific Marathon in Wollongong takes place along Marine Drive and uses a coastal route that circles the local lighthouse and Wollongong Harbour, with ocean views and a finish area in Lang Park. The event offers multiple race distances and entry categories to accommodate different runner interests.
Distances and categories include:
- 42.2 km Marathon : two laps of the course
- 21.1 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Kerryn McCann 10
- 5 km Fitness 5
- 5 km Elite Entry with performance-based invitation
- 5 km Preferred Entry with performance-based invitation
- 2 km Turbo 2 for children and families
Pricing is tiered by registration period for each distance, with published fee levels for super early, early bird, first release, second release, late entry, and last chance. Minimum age requirements are specified for each event type. Some 5 km categories are invitational and require prior race results or an expression of interest; proof of previous results may be required to confirm eligibility. Organisers list partners and sponsors and provide contact details for the event organiser. The route description highlights coastal scenery, the lighthouse, Wollongong Harbour, and the Lang Park finish location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
