Australian Outback Marathon
Yulara, Australia • 25 Jul 2026
Australian Outback Marathon
The Australian Outback Marathon is scheduled for 25 July 2026 in the Uluru and Kata Tjuta region of Central Australia. The event offers multiple race distances and runs across private land and resort areas that provide views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
The event includes these race distances:
- 42 km full marathon, minimum age 18+, cut-off 8 hours
- 21 km half marathon, minimum age 15+, cut-off 8 hours
- 11 km fun run, open to all ages
- 6 km fun run, open to all ages
Course terrain is mostly unsealed roads, bush tracks and soft-sand trails with a few small sand dunes and some inclines. Organisers describe much of the route as red earth typical of the region.
Several packaged itineraries are offered under tiered options named Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Red Earth. Package durations range from 3 days / 2 nights to 6 days / 5 nights and quoted starting prices range from AUD 1150 to AUD 2195. Typical inclusions across packages are guaranteed race entry, airport transfers (for scheduled flights), multi‑night accommodation, selected meals, race day transfers, national park passes, finishers medal and race photography. Exclusions commonly listed include flights, travel insurance, optional tours and tourist visas.
The event maintains local community engagement by offering free entries to students at the local Yulara Primary School, providing race entries to resort staff, and sponsoring schools from surrounding Anangu communities with free participation including accommodation and meals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.