Australia · Road running
Australia road half marathons
Australia’s road half marathons take in Sydney’s harbour views, Melbourne’s big-race atmosphere and coastal kilometres in Queensland. Compare 21.0975 km races by state or territory, with official dates, entry options, course maps and results. There is plenty of sightseeing on offer, although the kilometre markers still expect your attention.
4 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | State / territory | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Marathon Festival Half Marathon | Canberra | Australian Capital Territory | Unknown | |
| HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon | Sydney | New South Wales | Unknown | |
| Sunshine Coast Half Marathon | Sunshine Coast | Queensland | Unknown |
Race dates TBC (1)
- Nike Melbourne Half Marathon · Melbourne, Victoria — TBC — awaiting confirmation
Choosing a road half marathon in Australia
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
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Sydney, New South Wales
HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon
Closed roads through Sydney’s CBD, with harbour views and an undulating profile. The organiser notes that the published schedule and course may change for 2027.
Course: Undulating
Entry routes: Direct entry
HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon guideMelbourne, Victoria
Nike Melbourne Half Marathon
A city road course finishing inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The organiser has changed the direction of the half-marathon course for 2026.
Course: City road course with stadium finish
Entry routes: Official entry pathways
Nike Melbourne Half Marathon guideSunshine Coast, Queensland
Sunshine Coast Half Marathon
The festival’s standard-distance road half marathon. Use the organiser’s course map for the current route and start arrangements.
Course: See the official course map
Entry routes: Direct entry
Sunshine Coast Half Marathon guideCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Marathon Festival Half Marathon
The route follows Adelaide Avenue towards Yarralumla before joining Alexandrina Drive beside Lake Burley Griffin. Follow the organiser’s latest map for changes.
Course: Road course with lake-side section
Entry routes: Direct entry
Canberra Marathon Festival Half Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this Australia guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 4 road half marathons in Australia, including HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon, Nike Melbourne Half Marathon, Sunshine Coast Half Marathon, Canberra Marathon Festival Half Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in Australia?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Canberra Marathon Festival Half Marathon on 11 Apr 2027; HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon on 2 May 2027; Sunshine Coast Half Marathon on 1 Aug 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in Australia?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in Australia?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser’s results. Choose the correct distance and edition to find a runner or published category standings.