Tamborine Mountain Relays & Marathon

Tamborine Mountain, Australia • 25 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Tamborine Mountain Relays & Marathon takes place on Sunday 25 January 2026 at the Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre, Long Road, Tamborine Mountain, QLD. The event is held annually around Australia Day and is organised with involvement from Trail Trips & Events. It includes a solo marathon option and multiple relay formats for teams.

Course and format

The route is a 7 km loop with mixed surfaces - bitumen, footpath, grass and trail - and features rolling hills, descents and some flat sections. Race formats include:

  • ~42 km solo marathon (six laps of the 7 km loop)
  • Team relays with runners in groups of 2, 3 or 6
  • A 6-person walking team option, with each walker completing one 7 km loop; team walking legs are organised in pairs

Relay details in the event materials state: a 2-person running team splits the marathon so each covers about 21.1 km; 3-person running teams each complete two 7 km laps (14 km each); 6-person running teams have each member run one 7 km lap.

Community, support and fees

The event raises funds for the local Little Athletics Club, which supports aid stations and marshal roles on course. Sponsors listed include Tamborine Mountain Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic and Trail Trips & Events. Registration fees vary by category and booking period, with amounts in the event information ranging from about $45 to $190 depending on team type and timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
7 km
7km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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