Alice Springs Running Festival 2026

2025 saw the return of this genuinely well-regarded marathon to Australia's running calendar. We have recently confirmed our date for 2026, 19th July!!

Starting Times and Cut Offs
The Marathon will start at Simpsons Gap at 7 am - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 1:30pm.

The Half Marathon Run and Walk will start at Simpsons Gap at 7:30 - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 12pm

The 10 km Run and Walk will start at Simpsons Gap at 8:30 - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 11:00am

All distances will start and finish at Simpsons Gap; we hope to bring that Running Festival feel.

We'll advise soon about ticket registration

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