How many marathons in Australia are there?

42Cal currently lists 6 upcoming marathons in Australia, from August 2026 through May 2027. The list updates automatically as new races are added to the calendar.

When do these races take place?

The next race is in August 2026 and the calendar runs through May 2027. Races are listed by date so the soonest events appear first.

How is this list chosen?

Every entry is an upcoming, non-cancelled race that matches the "Marathons in Australia" criteria, pulled live from the 42Cal database and sorted by date. Past races drop off automatically.

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Marathons in Australia

There are 6 upcoming marathons in Australia on the 42Cal calendar, from August 2026 through May 2027. Course elevation gain starts as low as 98 ft, with a median of 328 ft across the field.

Upcoming races

August 2026 – May 2027

Date range

Countries

Lorne to Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia

Marathon

Also: 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

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Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Sunshine Coast Marathon	August 2026	Mooloolaba, Australia	Marathon	50 m	Registration Open
TCS Sydney Marathon	August 2026	Sydney, Australia	Marathon	142 m	Registration Open
Melbourne Marathon	October 2026	Melbourne, Australia	Marathon	100 m	Lottery Only
Perth Marathon	October 2026	Optus Stadium, Australia	Marathon	30 m	Registration Closed
Canberra Marathon	April 2027	Canberra, Australia	Marathon	298 m	Opening Soon
Great Ocean Road Marathon	May 2027	Lorne to Apollo Bay, Australia	Marathon	488 m	Opening Soon