Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon
Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia
The Rottnest Island Marathon takes runners around Wadjemup on four laps of island roads and paved paths, passing salt lakes and northern bays. The 2026 course includes an extension towards Oliver鈥檚 Hill, adding to an undulating coastal route. Planning starts before the start line: check the event ferry service or arrange an overnight stay. Entry is through the West Australian Marathon Club, with member and non-member rates. The next marathon is scheduled for 13 June 2027.
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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
- Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
- State / territory
- Western Australia
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Island roads and paved paths
- Course profile
- Undulating coastal circuit
- Approximate field
- About 280Finishers 路 2026
Ausrunning reports 275 full-marathon finishers in 2026.
How to enter Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
WAMC registration
Use the club's event page for the next release; members and non-members have separate entry rates.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Four-lap island-road marathon. The 2026 guide starts at Heritage Common and visits salt lakes and the northern bays, with the Oliver's Hill extension used once.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Travel planning
- Check event-specific ferry services or arrange an overnight island stay. Travel planning 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 Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 32nd Rottnest Running Festival used Heritage Common as its event hub. Marathon runners completed four laps around the island course.
2023 Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon
Full 2023 resultsThe organiser highlights Kate Baker's 2023 performance: she won the marathon outright and set a women's course record.
Women and overall
Kate Baker won outright in 2:47:53, recorded by WAMC as a women's course record.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Visit the organiser for race updatesCommon questions
When is Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 13 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon?
WAMC registration: Use the club's event page for the next release; members and non-members have separate entry rates.
Where is Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon and how far is it?
Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon takes place in Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Island roads and paved paths
What is the Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon course like?
Four-lap island-road marathon. The 2026 guide starts at Heritage Common and visits salt lakes and the northern bays, with the Oliver's Hill extension used once. Undulating coastal circuit
How big is the field at Wadjemup Rottnest Island Marathon?
The approximate field is About 280, based on Finishers for 2026. Ausrunning reports 275 full-marathon finishers in 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Wadjemup Rottnest Island 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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