Marysville Marathon Festival
Marysville, Australia • 7-8 Nov 2026
Marysville Marathon Festival
The Marysville Marathon Festival is an annual trail running weekend in Marysville, Victoria, held on 7 to 8 November 2026 and hosted by Trailsplus. The festival began in 2009 and contributes to local recovery and community fundraising, including support for local emergency services and community groups.
Races run on valley trails and forest tracks that pass rivers, waterfalls and native forest. Courses travel alongside the Steavenson River and Falls, traverse the Taggerty River valley and include sections such as Treefern Gully, Red Hill and Keppel Lookout. Longer distances include significant climbs and lookout points; shorter distances are suitable for walkers.
Event format:
- 1.5 km Kids Dash
- 7 km King and Queen of the Mountain
- 14 km King and Queen of the Mountain
- 4 km course
- 10 km course
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 42 km Marathon
- 50 km Ultramarathon
- 100 km ultra starting Saturday night
Volunteers, competitors and spectators take part across two days. The festival highlights scenic running terrain and local community involvement through fundraising and volunteer support. Registration opens 25 June. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.