Launceston Running Festival
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Race Day
Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Launceston Running Festival is a late-May running weekend in Launceston, Tasmania, built around a half marathon that the organizers bill as Australia's fastest course. It is a World Athletics permit event with an Elite Label and doubles as the Tasmanian Championship, with awards based on gun time. In 2026 Haftu Strintzos won in 1:00:41, the fastest half marathon ever run on Australian soil. The 2027 edition is on Sunday 30 May and entries opened on 8 October 2026. It has been run as the McGrath Launceston Running Festival in recent years, and the half marathon carries the Peppers Silo name. Online entry only, with no race day entries, and bib collection is at the Boathouse Centre on Lindsay Street. Peppers Silo Hotel and Peppers Seaport Hotel are the official accommodation partners.
Questions about the Launceston Running Festival 2027
When is the Launceston Running Festival 2027?
Sunday, May 30, 2027.
Where is the Launceston Running Festival?
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
What time does the Launceston Running Festival start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Launceston Running Festival 2027?
Registration is open. Oct 8, 2026: Registration Opens. Ways in: Online only by credit card (AMEX, VISA and MasterCard) through the official entry page; Online entries close at 3pm on Saturday 29 May 2027 unless sold out earlier; Race day entries are not available.
How much does the Launceston Running Festival 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: A$89.
What is the Launceston Running Festival elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the weather like at the Launceston Running Festival?
The race-day average is 11 °C (52 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Launceston Running Festival results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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