Townsville Running Festival

McDonalds Townsville Running Festival - First weekend in August each year

Home of the Townsville Marathon 2nd Oldest Marathon in Australia - Started in 1972 with only a small group of 11 crazy Marathoners, the event is now the biggest in the North of Qld with Thousands of runners choosing from 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half marathon, 10km Classic, various 5km events and 2.5km events.

Winter in Townsville is perfect for running, watching the sun rise as you run the palm-lined beachfront of The Strand. Great scenery no doubt, however it’s the people that really make this event special; race day is always abuzz with positive vibes, people chasing personal bests, an atmosphere that definitely motivates others to achieve.