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.