Australia · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Perth Running Festival Marathon
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Perth Running Festival marathon follows a flat course around Burswood Park and the Swan River before finishing inside Optus Stadium. That stadium finish is a good reason to keep something in reserve. The 2026 marathon starts at 6 am and has a seven-hour limit. General entries have sold out, with an official waiting list available. Plan your journey using the organiser’s transport guidance: parking nearby is limited. A 2027 marathon date is still to be confirmed here.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
TBC — awaiting confirmation
Waiting for the next race? 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
- Perth
- State / territory
- Western Australia
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat
- Approximate field
- About 3,000Finishers · 2025
Ausrunning reports 3,019 full-marathon finishers in 2025.
How to enter Perth Running Festival Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Waiting list
The 2026 event is sold out; join the waiting list through the official registration link.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A flat route around Burswood Park and the Swan River with a finish inside Optus Stadium.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start time
- 06:00 local time at Optus Stadium 2026 start time information
- 2026 time limit
- 7 hours 2026 time limit information
- 2026 travel
- Organiser recommends free event public transport; parking is limited. 2026 travel 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.
2025 Perth Running Festival Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe 2025 festival took place on 12 October, with runners finishing inside Optus Stadium.
Race news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Perth Running Festival Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Perth Running Festival Marathon?
Waiting list: The 2026 event is sold out; join the waiting list through the official registration link.
Where is Perth Running Festival Marathon and how far is it?
Perth Running Festival Marathon takes place in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Perth Running Festival Marathon course like?
A flat route around Burswood Park and the Swan River with a finish inside Optus Stadium. Flat
How big is the field at Perth Running Festival Marathon?
The approximate field is About 3,000, based on Finishers for 2025. Ausrunning reports 3,019 full-marathon finishers in 2025. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Perth Running Festival 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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