Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Orange Running Festival Marathon
Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Orange鈥檚 road marathon heads into the New South Wales countryside from Gosling Creek Reserve, using sealed paths and roads through Orchard Road, Forest Reefs Road and Spring Terrace Road. The gently undulating route offers a regional setting for the full distance, with the reserve serving as both start and finish. Entry is online through the festival website. The 2027 festival date is announced, but detailed marathon instructions still refer to 2026, so check the final edition鈥檚 course and 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
- Orange
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Bitumen roads and sealed reserve paths
- Course profile
- Gently undulating
- Approximate field
- About 120Finishers 路 2026
MarathonView records 123 full-marathon finishers in 2026.
How to enter Orange Running Festival Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online registration
Use the organiser's entry link and check the edition shown; the detailed marathon instructions still refer to 2026.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Gosling Creek Reserve to Forest Road, with Orchard Road, Forest Reefs Road and Spring Terrace Road loops, then back to the reserve.
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 Orange Running Festival Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 2026 marathon started at Gosling Creek Reserve on 15 March and followed sealed rural roads and paths.
Race news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Orange Running Festival Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 7 Mar 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Orange Running Festival Marathon?
Online registration: Use the organiser's entry link and check the edition shown; the detailed marathon instructions still refer to 2026.
Where is Orange Running Festival Marathon and how far is it?
Orange Running Festival Marathon takes place in Orange, New South Wales, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Bitumen roads and sealed reserve paths
What is the Orange Running Festival Marathon course like?
Gosling Creek Reserve to Forest Road, with Orchard Road, Forest Reefs Road and Spring Terrace Road loops, then back to the reserve. Gently undulating
How big is the field at Orange Running Festival Marathon?
The approximate field is About 120, based on Finishers for 2026. MarathonView records 123 full-marathon finishers in 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Orange Running Festival 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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