How many marathons in Australia are there between 2026 and 2027?

There are 9 upcoming marathons in Australia listed on 42Cal, from October 2026 through August 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for marathons in Australia?

Most of the 9 races on this list (6 of them) fall in May and August and October.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Perth Marathon in Perth is the flattest race on this list, with about 98 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 9 of 9 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on October 1, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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Marathons in Australia 2026–2027

There are 9 upcoming marathons in Australia on the 42Cal calendar, from October 2026 through August 2027.

Upcoming races

October 2026 – August 2027

Date range

Countries

328 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated October 1, 2026.

Upcoming Marathons in Australia 2026–2027

9 races

Oct 11, 2026
Lottery Only
Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Oct 11, 2026
Registration Closed
Perth Marathon
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Apr 11, 2027
Opening Soon
Canberra Marathon
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K
See full guide
May 2, 2027
Opening Soon
Adelaide Marathon
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
May 16, 2027
Opening Soon
Great Ocean Road Marathon
Lorne to Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia
Marathon
Also: 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Jun 6, 2027
Registration Open
Brisbane Marathon
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Jul 4, 2027
Opening Soon
Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Aug 1, 2027
Opening Soon
Sunshine Coast Marathon
Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Aug 29, 2027
Opening Soon
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney, Australia
Marathon
Also: 10K, Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide

Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Melbourne Marathon	October 2026	Melbourne, Australia	Marathon	100 m	Lottery Only
Perth Marathon	October 2026	Perth, Australia	Marathon	30 m	Registration Closed
Canberra Marathon	April 2027	Canberra, Australia	Marathon	298 m	Opening Soon
Adelaide Marathon	May 2027	Adelaide, Australia	Marathon	40 m	Opening Soon
Great Ocean Road Marathon	May 2027	Lorne to Apollo Bay, Australia	Marathon	488 m	Opening Soon
Brisbane Marathon	June 2027	Brisbane, Australia	Marathon	293 m	Registration Open
Gold Coast Marathon	July 2027	Gold Coast, Australia	Marathon	30 m	Opening Soon
Sunshine Coast Marathon	August 2027	Mooloolaba, Australia	Marathon	50 m	Opening Soon
TCS Sydney Marathon	August 2027	Sydney, Australia	Marathon	313 m	Opening Soon