Mad Max Marathon
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Mad Max Marathon : Broken Hill NSW
The Mad Max Marathon festival is based at the Broken Hill Racecourse, about 6 km from Broken Hill’s main street. Participants must arrange their own transport to the racecourse. The festival includes multiple race distances and a free kids dash for under 12s.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km Kids Racecourse Dash (U12s)
- 10 km walk option
Course notes describe use of the Broken Hill Racecourse parkrun loop with additional dirt-track sections. The 10 km route follows the parkrun course plus 1.5 km on a dirt track and a 2 km lap of the racecourse. The half marathon adds about 7 km on dirt tracks alongside Racecourse Road and the Silver City Highway; the marathon is two laps of the half-marathon course.
There are four drinks stations on the course, cups available, and some lollies at selected stations. Marathon and half-marathon runners are encouraged to wear hydration vests or carry refillable containers. Aid stations are staffed by members of the Broken Hill Rotary Club. First aid support is provided by St John’s with two staff and a vehicle based at the Gary Radford Pavilion. Personal items may be left in a staffed marquee at the start line.
Race bibs and pre-purchased T-shirts can be collected from the Gary Radford Pavilion on race day or during designated times on the preceding Saturday. A coffee van will be on site before and after the races. All finishers in the main distances receive a Mad Max medal; trophies are awarded to top finishers in specified categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.