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Newcastle Marathon

April 18, 2027 · 6:00 AMNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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Race Day

64°F

61–73°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

131ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Newcastle Marathon is a looped course along the Newcastle waterfront, run by H Events and listed on some sites as the Henderson Newcastle Marathon. Both the marathon and the half marathon start and finish at the Foreshore Car Park off Wharf Road, near Customs House. The route passes Honeysuckle Foreshore, Carrington, Nobbys and Newcastle Beach. The marathon starts at 6:00am and the half marathon uses self-seeded waves between 7:00am and 7:30am. The course is being remeasured for AIMS accreditation, and changes are pending approval. Entry prices rise in tiers: the marathon is A$185.98 and the half marathon A$144.97 on the Standard tier until 4 April 2027, then A$205.98 and A$174.97 from 5 April. Entry includes a finisher medal and a bib with chip timing.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through the H Events page on Crowdcatcher
Fundraising entries for the Mark Hughes Foundation go through its Grassrootz page
Cancellation & Refund Policy: 70% refund up to 6 weeks before the event
40% refund from 6 weeks to 14 days before the event
No refund within 14 days of the event
Entries cannot be deferred to other H Events events
Entries can be transferred to another person through the link on the entry page

Questions about the Newcastle Marathon 2027

When is the Newcastle Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Where is the Newcastle Marathon?

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

What time does the Newcastle Marathon start?

The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Newcastle Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Apr 5, 2027: Price increase. Ways in: Online registration through the H Events page on Crowdcatcher; Fundraising entries for the Mark Hughes Foundation go through its Grassrootz page.

How much does the Newcastle Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: A$185.98. Half Marathon: A$144.97.

What is the Newcastle Marathon elevation gain?

40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Newcastle Marathon course like?

It passes Honeysuckle Foreshore, Carrington and Nobbys.

What is the weather like at the Newcastle Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 16–23 °C (61–73 °F). Feels mild.

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