Australia · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Bunbury’s 3 Waters Marathon is a two-lap tour of the Indian Ocean, Koombana Bay and Leschenault Inlet, based at Bunbury Runners Club on Ocean Drive. The 2027 race, called The Full Three, starts at 6:30am and allows six hours, with an earlier checkpoint at Rocky Point. The lighthouse climb arrives on both laps; familiarity is unlikely to make the second visit feel shorter. This is a coastal road-and-path marathon with a club-run atmosphere, personal nutrition drop-off and published pacer groups. Choose the full 42.2 km race when following the official Race Roster registration link.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Bunbury
- State / territory
- Western Australia
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved paths, with the event hub at the recreation ground
- Course profile
- Undulating, including the lighthouse climb on each lap.
- Approximate field
- About 230Finishers · 2026
MarathonView records 229 full-marathon finishers in 2026.
How to enter Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
2027 online registration
The official entry page links to Race Roster for The Full Three. Select the 42.2 km event and check current availability; the published opening was 1 October 2026.
Official entry informationOrganiser-approved transfer
The organiser allows a named replacement through its published email process. Contact the club to arrange the transfer; do not simply pass on a race number.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two circuits connect Big Swamp, Back Beach, Marlston Hill lighthouse, Jetty Road, Whalebone Bridge, Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet boardwalk, returning to Ocean Drive. The lighthouse climb and zig-zag descent fall around 8–9 km and again around 29–30 km.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start and cut-offs
- Start at 6:30am at Bunbury Runners Club, 1 Ocean Drive. The finish closes at 12:30pm, and runners must reach the Rocky Point car-park checkpoint by 11am. 2027 start and cut-offs information
- 2027 minimum age and pacers
- Marathon entrants must be 18 on race day. Published pacer targets are 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30. 2027 minimum age and pacers information
- 2027 drinks and personal supplies
- The course page lists aid roughly every 5 km. Label personal bottles or gels with your bib number and hand them in at Saturday bib collection or by 5:45am on race morning. 2027 drinks and personal supplies information
- 2027 entry changes
- The entry page permits switches to shorter distances if places remain. It also lists a 60% refund window ending 11 February 2027; check the full conditions before booking. 2027 entry changes information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon
Full 2026 resultsLiam Kamudu and Anna Watts led the 2026 marathon podiums.
Men
Liam Kamudu 2:39:20; Rhys Shore 2:46:29; Jon Pendse 2:47:42.
View result detailsWomen
Anna Watts 3:05:41; Melissa Jolly 3:12:17; Kylie Durward 3:14:46.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 11 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon?
2027 online registration: The official entry page links to Race Roster for The Full Three. Select the 42.2 km event and check current availability; the published opening was 1 October 2026. Organiser-approved transfer: The organiser allows a named replacement through its published email process. Contact the club to arrange the transfer; do not simply pass on a race number.
Where is Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon and how far is it?
Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon takes place in Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved paths, with the event hub at the recreation ground
What is the Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon course like?
Two circuits connect Big Swamp, Back Beach, Marlston Hill lighthouse, Jetty Road, Whalebone Bridge, Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet boardwalk, returning to Ocean Drive. The lighthouse climb and zig-zag descent fall around 8–9 km and again around 29–30 km. Undulating, including the lighthouse climb on each lap.
How big is the field at Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon?
The approximate field is About 230, based on Finishers for 2026. MarathonView records 229 full-marathon finishers in 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Bunbury 3 Waters Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s 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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