Running Events in Tasmania

Running

Tasmania’s running calendar features 5k, 10k road races, trail runs and endurance events. From marathons and community fun runs to iconic mountain and coastal trail races, these events attract locals and visitors year-round, supporting active lifestyles, regional tourism and destination events.

 

January – March 2026

Sun 11 Jan: Cadbury Marathon – Claremont (S)
Sun 18 Jan: Seven Mile Beach Gala Day Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint, Short) – Seven Mile Beach (S)

Sat 7 Feb: Cradle Mountain Run – Waldheim to Cynthia Bay (NW)
Sun 15 Feb: Hobart Run the Bridge – Hobart (Salamanca) (S)
Sat 21 Feb: Takayna Trail Ultra – Waratah (NW)
Sun 22 Feb: Seven Mile Beach Long Course Triathlon (Long Course) – Seven Mile Beach (S)
Sat 28 Feb: Tasmania’s Gone Nuts 101 – Stanley (The Nut) (NW)

Sun 8 Mar: King Island Imperial 20 – King Island (NW)
13–15 Mar: Devonport Triathlon Festival (Standard, Sprint, Para, Junior) – Devonport (NW)
Sun 15 Mar: Bluff to Boat Ramp Run/Walk – Devonport (NW)
27–29 Mar: kunanyi Mountain Run (kMR) – Hobart (S)

 

April – June 2026

  • Sun 12 Apr: Hobart Marathon Festival – Hobart (S)
  • Sun 10 May: Mother’s Day Classic – Hobart (S)
  • Sun 24 May: The Great Train Race – Devonport (NW)
  • Sun 31 May: Launceston Running Festival – Launceston (N)
  • Sun 21 Jun: Freycinet Circuits Trail Run – Freycinet Peninsula (N)
  • Sun 21 Jun: Kunanyi Trail Series: Knockers – Knocklofty (S)

 

July – September 2026

  • Thu 2 Jul: Bravehearts 777 Marathon – Hobart (Bellerive) (S)
  • Sun 19 Jul: North West Trail Running Series #1 – Yolla (NW)

 

  • Sun 2 Aug: Kunanyi Trail Series: Tolosa Half & Quarter – Glenorchy (S)
  • Sun 9 Aug: North West Trail Running Series #2 – Railton (NW)
  • Sat 22 Aug: Light Night Glow Run – Devonport (NW)
  • Sun 23 Aug: Russell Falls Trail Run – Mt Field National Park (S)
  • Sat 29 Aug: North West Trail Running Series #3 – Penguin (NW)

 

  • Sun 13 Sep: Cancer Council Women’s 5K – Launceston (N)
  • Sun 20 Sep: Labilladiere Peninsula Trail Run – Bruny Island (S)
  • Sun 27 Sep: Kunanyi Trail Series: Ridgy Didge – TBC (S)

 

 

Burnie is your ideal base for running adventures across Tasmania’s North-West. Balance race day with regional flavours, artisan cheese, honey, craft brews and creative arts, while taking part in iconic running, triathlon and outdoor endurance events. With scenic courses and a strong local atmosphere, the region combines natural beauty, energy and challenge for a truly Tasmanian experience.

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