Wangaratta Marathon
Wangaratta, Australia • 22 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run takes place in Wangaratta, North East Victoria, on Sunday 22 March 2026. This is the 15th annual running of the Wangaratta Marathon. The event includes multiple distances and open participation across the community.
Distances
- 42.2 km
- 21.1 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km Primary School Challenge (under 12s)
Course and format
The course is described as fast and flat, mostly pathway sealed or gravel, with minimal turns. The event is electronically timed. The 2 km Primary School Challenge is for children under 12; every participant receives a finishers medal and the top three in each age group (U8, U10, U12) receive a trophy. Parents or guardians may accompany children under 10 but must start at the back.
Additional information
Organisers note the event brings locals and visitors together and offers options for family participation. The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and other local trails are nearby, with over 100 km of trail reported for recreational use. Volunteer support cyclists are sometimes used for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.