Marathons in Australia

Australia is home to 9 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, and Gold Coast, and more. The country hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — Sydney Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. Sydney Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 35,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Browse by state: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia.

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia🇦🇺

Ballarat Marathon

The Ballarat Marathon draws about 2,300 finishers each May through Victoria's historic gold-rush city. The course passes Lake Wendouree, the Eureka Stockade memorial, and the Victorian-era boulevards of central Ballarat. May autumn weather in the western Victorian highlands and a rolling goldfields profile make it regional Victoria's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺

Brisbane Marathon

The Brisbane Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Brisbane, Australia. The course starts and finishes at South Bank Parklands. The route crosses the Story Bridge, passes the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and follows the Brisbane River. Mostly flat with a climb on the Story Bridge.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia🇦🇺

Canberra Marathon

The Canberra Marathon is Australia's capital city marathon, drawing about 2,000 finishers each April around Lake Burley Griffin. The course passes Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the lake's scenic shores. April autumn weather in the bush capital and a flat lake loop make it the ACT's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺

Gold Coast Marathon

The Gold Coast Marathon draws approximately 6,500 finishers on a scenic coastal road in Gold Coast, Australia. The course starts and finishes at Southport Broadwater Parklands. Very flat and fast, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 4 July 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia🇦🇺

Melbourne Marathon

The Melbourne Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Melbourne, Australia. The course starts and finishes at the MCG. The route passes Federation Square, the Yarra River, St Kilda, and Albert Park. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on Yarra bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Noosa, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺

Noosa Marathon

The Noosa Marathon attracts about 3,000 finishers each June along Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland and coastal roads. The course passes Noosa National Park approaches, the Noosa River, and the Hastings Street resort area. June mild winter weather and a mix of coastal and hinterland scenery make it a popular Queensland destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

Perth, Western Australia, Australia🇦🇺

Perth Marathon

The Perth Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers on an urban road in Perth, Australia. The course starts and finishes at the WACA Ground. The route follows the Swan River foreshore through South Perth and passes Kings Park. Mostly flat with minor rises leaving the river.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia🇦🇺

Sunshine Coast Marathon

The Sunshine Coast Marathon at Mooloolaba draws about 8,000 finishers each August on a fast, flat coastal course along Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The route follows the Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba Beach esplanade with Pacific Ocean views. August dry winter weather and a flat beachfront profile make it one of Australia's fastest marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 2 August 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia🇦🇺World Marathon Major

Sydney Marathon

The Sydney Marathon offers one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge with views of the Opera House and harbour. As the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major, Sydney combines iconic landmarks with a challenging but rewarding course through Australia's largest city.

Next race: Sunday, 30 August 2026