Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Adelaide Marathon
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Adelaide Marathon takes runners from the Adelaide Oval precinct through North Adelaide and the city parklands on a flat road course. Organised by the South Australian Road Runners Club, it offers route maps and GPX files for anyone who likes to know where the turns are coming. The 2026 race had a six-hour limit and a minimum age of 18. The 2027 marathon is scheduled for 2 May, with the organiser advertising early-access sign-up ahead of registration opening.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Adelaide
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat
- Approximate field
- About 800Finishers 路 2026
Ausrunning reports 819 full-marathon finishers in 2026.
How to enter Adelaide Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
SARRC registration
Use the marathon website's registration link when the next edition opens.
Official entry informationRoute and course
City and parkland circuit from the Adelaide Oval precinct, through North Adelaide and around the city parklands. Consult the published map for turns and lap arrangements.
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Adelaide Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 2026 full marathon was held on 3 May on the organiser's certified course. The official archive connects to the South Australian Road Runners Club results.
Race news, photos and video
Visit the organiser for race updatesCommon questions
When is Adelaide Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 2 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Adelaide Marathon?
SARRC registration: Use the marathon website's registration link when the next edition opens.
Where is Adelaide Marathon and how far is it?
Adelaide Marathon takes place in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Adelaide Marathon course like?
City and parkland circuit from the Adelaide Oval precinct, through North Adelaide and around the city parklands. Consult the published map for turns and lap arrangements. Flat
How big is the field at Adelaide Marathon?
The approximate field is About 800, based on Finishers for 2026. Ausrunning reports 819 full-marathon finishers in 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Adelaide Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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Approximate field: About 40 (Finishers, 2025)
- ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
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Flat coastal course; the published 2025 route had 62 mof ascent.
Next date: 4 Jul 2027
Approximate field: About 15,000 marathon entrants (Entrants, 2025)
- Ballarat Marathon
Ballarat, Victoria
A repeated city-road circuit; check the official course map for elevation.
Next date: 18 Apr 2027
Approximate field: About 2,500 (Finishers, 2026)