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Ballarat Marathon

April 18, 2027 · 8:00 AMBallarat, Victoria, Australia

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Race Day

55°F

48–66°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

394ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Ballarat Marathon is a two-day running festival in the regional Victorian city of Ballarat, with the marathon on Sunday morning. The course is two laps of a 21.1 km loop designed by Steve Moneghetti, starting and finishing outside Ballarat Town Hall on Sturt Street. It is a World Athletics certified course. The 2027 edition runs on 17 and 18 April, with the half marathon, wheelchair half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and mile events alongside the marathon. It has been run as the Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon, and Caden Shields of New Zealand won the 2026 men's race in 2:18:06.

Previous edition results — 2026

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Individual registration through Race Roster
Entry caps apply for each event
Eligibility: Marathon entrants must be 18 or older on the day of the event
Day wheelchairs, including electric ones, may enter any race and start at the back
Racing wheelchairs and running frames must enter the Wheelchair Half Marathon
Hand cycles are not permitted
Cancellation & Refund Policy: All entries are non-refundable; Race Roster refund protection can be bought at checkout
No deferrals are offered for 2027, except up to 3 years for pregnancy
Person-to-person transfers run from 15 February to 1 April 2027 and cost the original entrant $20
Transfers are not allowed once a bib has been collected

Questions about the Ballarat Marathon 2027

When is the Ballarat Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Where is the Ballarat Marathon?

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.

What time does the Ballarat Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Ballarat Marathon time limit?

6 hours (chip time).

How do I enter the Ballarat Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Mar 25, 2027: Price increase. Ways in: Individual registration through Race Roster; Entry caps apply for each event.

How much does the Ballarat Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: A$205. Half Marathon: A$155. 10 km: A$85. 5 km: A$60.

When and where is packet pickup for the Ballarat Marathon?

Apr 1, 2027: Person-to-person transfers through Race Roster close at 11:59 pm AEDT.

What is the Ballarat Marathon elevation gain?

120 m (394 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the weather like at the Ballarat Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 9–19 °C (48–66 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Ballarat Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Ballarat Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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