RunTheRoos Marathon
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About the race
RunTheRoos is a one-off running festival in South Australia’s Southern Mallee that stages point-to-point races between Lameroo and Pinnaroo on a closed, officially timed course. The event offers multiple distances so participants can run, walk, or roll:
- 42.2 km Marathon
- 21.1 km Half-Marathon
- 10 km Fun Run
- 2 km Kids Run
Routes run along unsealed roads parallel to the Mallee Highway, away from busy traffic, and finish in Pinnaroo. The course passes farms and open paddocks with minimal roadside interruptions. The event provides water stations every 5 km and toilets at all start lines, the finish line, and a marathon halfway point in Parilla. A complimentary shuttle bus will operate between the local towns to transport participants and spectators.
Entrants receive an official finish time published online and a bespoke finisher medal. Bib pickup is available in Pinnaroo the day before the races or at each start location. Unpowered camping with shower and toilet facilities will be available in Pinnaroo for the weekend for a fee; local towns also offer other accommodation options. The event is non-profit and run through a local community organisation, with surplus funds distributed to volunteer groups in the area. The organisers note generous cutoff times: 7 hours for the marathon, 5 hours for the half-marathon, and 3 hours for the 10 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.