Tassal AB Marathon Festival 2026
The Tassal AB Marathon Festival 2026 takes place on 18–19 July 2026 in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. Participants can expect a scenic road-style event held along the foreshore, featuring a combination of concrete footpaths and boardwalks. During this period in Airlie Beach, weather is typically mild and pleasant, though runners should prepare for variable coastal conditions characteristic of the region in July. The festival offers a variety of distances ranging from elite marathon efforts to family-oriented fun runs, all set against the backdrop of the Coral Sea Marina and the beautiful Airlie Beach and Cannonvale coastline.
What are the available race distances and formats?
- →Marathon (42.2km): A four-lap out-and-back route to Cannonvale Beach, starting at 6:00am on Sunday 19 July 2026 (Age 18+ only).
- →Half marathon (21.1km): Two laps around the Airlie Beach and Cannonvale foreshore, starting at 6:15am on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- →10km: One lap around the foreshore, starting at 7:00am on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- →5km fun run: Two laps around the Airlie Beach Foreshore and Port of Airlie, starting at 9:00am on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- →Mixed relay: Three-person teams (including at least one female) where each runner completes 1km, starting at 10:45am on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- →McDonald’s Airlie Beach Foreshore Magic Mile: A short-distance event held at 4:00pm on Saturday 18 July 2026.
- →2km junior dash: A dedicated distance for younger participants.
- →1km kids run/walk: A short distance for children.
What is the event schedule?
- →Saturday 18 July 2026, 4:00pm: McDonald’s Airlie Beach Foreshore Magic Mile.
- →Sunday 19 July 2026, 6:00am: Marathon start.
- →Sunday 19 July 2026, 6:15am: Half marathon start.
- →Sunday 19 July 2026, 7:00am: 10km start.
- →Sunday 19 July 2026, 9:00am: 5km fun run start.
- →Sunday 19 July 2026, 10:45am: Mixed relay start.
How much does registration cost?
- →Marathon: A$145
- →Half marathon: A$125
- →10km: A$85
- →5km fun run: A$45
- →Corporate team challenge: A$250
- →2km junior dash: A$25
- →1km kids run/walk: A$20
- →Magic Mile: A$30
- →Mixed relay: A$30
Where can I find the course map and route details?
You can view the high-resolution course map via RunAglie ↗. The marathon course is a four-lap out-and-back route to Cannonvale Beach that passes the Coral Sea Marina and Port of Airlie.
What are the specific course characteristics?
- →The marathon is a road-style foreshore event utilizing concrete footpaths and boardwalks rather than traditional trails.
- →The course is certified by AIMS and World Athletics, meaning official records can be recognized.
- →The route follows the Airlie Beach and Cannonvale Beach foreshore.
- →The marathon course includes three drink stations per lap, with sports drinks provided at two tables per lap.
- →Because the course involves multiple laps, support crews can observe runners at the same locations multiple times.