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Cairns Marathon

July 11, 2027 · 5:45 AMCairns, Queensland, Australia

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Race Day

66°F

Feels mild

Total elevation gain

98ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

Entry

Registration Open

Marathon

A$220

First release, open until 8 December 2026. Rises to AUD 240 on 9 December, AUD 260 on 3 March 2027 and AUD 280 from 12 May 2027.

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Key Dates

1. Price increase
  Dec 9, 2026
  Marathon entry rises from AUD 220 to AUD 240.
2. Price increase
  Mar 3, 2027
  Marathon entry rises from AUD 240 to AUD 260.
3. Price increase
  May 12, 2027
  Marathon entry rises from AUD 260 to AUD 280, the final release.
1. Refund deadline
  May 24, 2027
  Cancellations get a 50% refund up to 4pm; no refunds after that.
2. Bib postage deadline
  May 31, 2027
  Last day to add bib postage at registration.
3. Bib collection and expo
  Jul 10, 2027
  Fogarty Park, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
4. Race Day
  Jul 11, 2027
  Marathon starts at 5:45am from Fogarty Park.

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The Lowdown

The Cairns Marathon is run as the 7News Marathon, the main event of the 7Cairns Marathon Festival on the Cairns waterfront. It covers four flat laps along the Esplanade and nearby streets, starting and finishing at Fogarty Park. The early 5:45am start has runners heading back to the Esplanade as the sun rises over the water. The course is AIMS certified and a Boston Qualifier. Each lap passes the same stretches of the course, so you see supporters several times.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Fogarty Park – start and finish line and event precinct
02Cairns Esplanade – waterfront road the laps run along
03Cairns Lagoon – waterfront landmark the course reaches
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K · 5K
Time Limit: 6 hours (course closes 12:00 PM)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 17 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through Active, open until 4pm on Saturday 10 July 2027 unless sold out.
Required Documents: Registration confirmation email with QR code, or photo ID, to collect a bib at the expo.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Cancellations receive a 50% refund if requested before 4pm on Monday 24 May 2027.
No refunds are given after 4pm on Monday 24 May 2027.
Transfers to another person within the same distance cost AUD 20.
Distance changes have no fee, but going up a distance means paying the difference.

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Questions about the Cairns Marathon 2027

When is the Cairns Marathon 2027?

Sunday, July 11, 2027.

Where is the Cairns Marathon?

Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

What time does the Cairns Marathon start?

The race starts at 5:45 AM, local time.

What is the Cairns Marathon time limit?

6 hours (course closes 12:00 PM).

How do I enter the Cairns Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Dec 9, 2026: Price increase. Mar 3, 2027: Price increase. May 12, 2027: Price increase. Ways in: Online registration through Active, open until 4pm on Saturday 10 July 2027 unless sold out.

How much does the Cairns Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: A$220.

When and where is packet pickup for the Cairns Marathon?

May 31, 2027: Last day to add bib postage at registration. Jul 10, 2027: Fogarty Park, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

What is the Cairns Marathon elevation gain?

30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Cairns Marathon course like?

It passes Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Lagoon.

What is the weather like at the Cairns Marathon?

The race-day average is 19 °C (66 °F). Feels mild.

Where are the Cairns Marathon results?

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

Is the Cairns Marathon a Boston qualifier?

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

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