Murray Bridge Marathon Festival

Murray Bridge South, Australia • 1 Nov 2026

Event Details

The Murray Bridge Marathon Festival takes place on November 1, 2026, in Murray Bridge, South Australia. The event starts and finishes at Sturt Reserve by the Bunyip.

Distances

Four distances are available:

  • 5 km: Monster Mash Fun Run, with a Halloween theme encouraging costumes for kids.
  • 10 km
  • 21.1 km (Half Marathon)
  • 42.2 km (Marathon)

Course Route

The course follows the Murray River, passing through river cities. It includes the riverside esplanade, reserve, Bridge Street, and crosses the first bridge to span the Murray River. A bridge closure allows all runners to use this bridge.

Registration

Registration closes on October 25, 2026. Pricing varies by distance and registration period, with tiers such as Super Early Bird, Early Bird, Standard, and Late. Course maps are available on the event website. The event is organized by Murraylands Multisports Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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