Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Henderson Newcastle Marathon
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle鈥檚 Australian road marathon follows the harbour and coast through Honeysuckle, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach. The organiser describes a flat, AIMS-accredited course, but changes are planned for 2027: works around The Station mean the start and finish are moving towards Foreshore Park. Use the final race instructions when planning transport and pacing. Entry is direct, and the published six-hour limit is tied to reopening the roads, subject to the next edition鈥檚 final arrangements.
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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
- Newcastle
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved waterfront paths
- Course profile
- Described by the organiser as flat; final 2027 course subject to change.
- Approximate field
- About 850Finishers 路 2026
Rounded from the 837 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026.
How to enter Henderson Newcastle Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Direct entry
The organiser links registration and detailed race information; 2027 early-bird entry opened 1 July 2026.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Coastal and harbour route through Honeysuckle, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach. Changes are planned for 2027.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Full-marathon time limit
- 6 hours, subject to the final edition's instructions. Full-marathon time limit information
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 Henderson Newcastle Marathon
Full 2026 resultsNick Watson and Avery DePiero won the 2026 full marathon. The official timing page separates the marathon from the half marathon.
Men
Nick Watson 2:33:32; Vladimir Shatrov 2:33:35; Nick Cain 2:38:49. Gun times.
View result detailsWomen
Avery DePiero 2:51:06; Steph Auston 2:58:29; Laura Hemmings 2:59:40. Gun times.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Henderson Newcastle Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Henderson Newcastle Marathon?
Direct entry: The organiser links registration and detailed race information; 2027 early-bird entry opened 1 July 2026.
Where is Henderson Newcastle Marathon and how far is it?
Henderson Newcastle Marathon takes place in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved waterfront paths
What is the Henderson Newcastle Marathon course like?
Coastal and harbour route through Honeysuckle, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach. Changes are planned for 2027. Described by the organiser as flat; final 2027 course subject to change.
How big is the field at Henderson Newcastle Marathon?
The approximate field is About 850, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from the 837 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Henderson Newcastle 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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