Australia’s running scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. The Sydney Marathon (now a World Marathon Major), Gold Coast Marathon, and Melbourne Marathon anchor the calendar, while outback ultras and Great Barrier Reef trail events offer once-in-a-lifetime running experiences.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of 10 races in Australia — marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races, and ultras across the country. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in Australia?
Australia’s running scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. The Sydney Marathon (now a World Marathon Major), Gold Coast Marathon, and Melbourne Marathon anchor the calendar, while outback ultras and Great Barrier Reef trail events offer once-in-a-lifetime running experiences.
Where to Race in Australia
Top cities for racing in Australia: Sydney (4), Brisbane City (1), Gold Coast (1), Perth (1), Melbourne (1). Each city offers a different flavor — from flat city-center road races to coastal courses to alpine trail runs.
All Australia Races on WRTR
Every Australia race in our database, sorted by date.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Marathon Festival | 2026-06-07 | Brisbane City, Australia | Road Races |
| Gold Coast Marathon | 2026-07-05 | Gold Coast, Australia | Road Races |
| City2Surf | 2026-08-09 | Sydney, Australia | Road Races |
| City2Surf Sydney | 2026-08-09 | Sydney, Australia | Road Races |
| TCS Sydney Marathon | 2026-08-30 | Sydney, Australia | Road Races |
| Sydney Half (Featuring NSW Half Marathon Championship) | 2026-09-13 | Sydney, Australia | Road Races |
| Perth Running Festival (incorporating the Perth Marathon) | 2026-10-11 | Perth, Australia | Road Races |
| Melbourne Marathon | 2026-10-11 | Melbourne, Australia | Road Races |
| The Canberra Times Marathon Festival | 2027-12-31 | Canberra, Australia | Road Races |
| ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon | 2027-12-31 | Noosa Heads, Australia | Road Races |
Planning a Trip to Race in Australia?
Destination racing in Australia works best when you arrive 2-3 days early to acclimate to time-zone shifts and recover from travel. Most popular Australia marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead, so register and book accommodation in the same week. Check each event page for entry deadlines, qualifying times where applicable, and any visa requirements for international visitors.
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