Running in Brisbane, Australia

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Running Races in Brisbane: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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4 established annual road races in Brisbane. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Brisbane

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Brisbane Marathon FestivalMarathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5KAugustRiverside course along the Bicentennial Bikeway and South Bank; flat and run in mild winter conditions.
Bridge to Brisbane10K, 5KAugust or SeptemberThe city's biggest fun run, starting on the Gateway Bridge and finishing in the parklands.
Brisbane Trail Ultra110K, 60K, 30KAugustTrail ultra in the D'Aguilar Range on the city's western edge.
Twilight Bay Run10K, 5KMarchEvening bayside run at Wynnum, a short train ride from the centre.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Brisbane use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Brisbane?
Brisbane Marathon Festival (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in August. Riverside course along the Bicentennial Bikeway and South Bank; flat and run in mild winter conditions.
Are there 10K races in Brisbane?
Yes. Brisbane Marathon Festival (August), Bridge to Brisbane (August or September), Brisbane Trail Ultra (August), Twilight Bay Run (March).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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