44Th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon 2026
The 44th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon 2026 is scheduled for June 27, 2026, in Quorn, South Australia. This long-standing road-running and walking event takes place along the Stuart Highway corridor between Quorn and Stirling North, with various start points centered around the Port Augusta region. Participants can expect typical late-winter conditions in Quorn, which often feature cool to mild temperatures and varying degrees of sunshine. This community-oriented event offers a range of distances suitable for competitive runners, casual walkers, and families, all set against the backdrop of a traditional South Australian race series.
What race distances and categories are available?
- →Marathon (42.2 km): Road run for participants aged 18+
- →Half Marathon Run (21.1 km): Road run for participants aged 15+
- →Half Marathon Walk (21.1 km): Road walk for participants aged 15+
- →10.5 km Run: Road run for participants aged 12+
- →10.5 km Walk: Road walk for participants aged 12+
- →5 km Run: Road run for all age groups
- →5 km Walk: Road walk for all age groups
- →Junior Dash (1 km): Kids' fun run on Silo Road for children aged 10 and younger
What is the event schedule for Sunday, June 28, 2026?
- →Marathon: Starts at 7:30 AM from Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Stuart Highway, Port Augusta
- →Subsequent distances: Staggered starts beginning from 8:30 AM onwards
How much are the registration fees?
- →Marathon:
• Early Bird (16 Feb – 27 Apr): A$100
• Standard (27 Apr – 15 Jun): A$110
• Late (15 Jun – 21 Jun): A$120
- →Half Marathon Run / Walk:
• Early Bird: A$85
• Standard: A$95
• Late: A$105
- →10.5 km Run / Walk:
• Early Bird: A$60
• Standard: A$70
• Late: A$80
- →5 km Run / Walk:
• Early Bird: A$40
• Standard: A$50
• Late: A$60
- →Junior Dash (1 km): A$15 (flat rate)
What is the terrain and course format?
- →The event is a road-running and walking series held on paved roads and the Stuart Highway.
- →The main course follows the Stuart Highway from Quorn to Stirling North.
- →The Marathon starts at the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn on the Stuart Highway.
- →The Half Marathon Run and Walk start at the Saltia Creek crossing.
- →The 10.5 km Run and Walk start near the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant.
- →The 5 km Run and Walk start at the 5 km mark along the course.
Are there any important road closure and transport details?
- →The southbound road from Quorn to Stirling North will be closed between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
- →Participants staying in Quorn must arrange transport, such as a bus, to reach their specific start line.
- →It is recommended to book a bus during the registration process.