Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Cairns Marathon Festival

Road Running covering 2 km to 42.2 km with up to 84 m D+ in Cairns (Queensland, Australia)

LocationCairns, Queensland, AustraliaShow on map(16.9095° S, 145.7662° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +84 m

Cairns Marathon Festival is an endurance sporting event in Cairns, Queensland, AU focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +84 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +42 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2 km (2 km, +9 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cairnsmarathon.com.au).

Official website
Cairns Marathon Festival in Cairns (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastCity RunKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+84 m8 m - 43 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+42 m11 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 2 kmRoad Running2 km+9 m20 m - 24 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+84 m D+
Elevation loss
-84 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 43 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.4 % / 0.7 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+84 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS16.9095° S, 145.7662° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 43 m above sea level (+84 m D+, -84 m D-)

Peak: 43 m·at 28.9 km·Ø 0.4 %
8 m20 m31 m43 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km43 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cairns Marathon Festival take place?

Cairns Marathon Festival takes place in Cairns, Queensland, AU (start area at coordinates 16.9095° S, 145.7662° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Cairns Marathon Festival?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +84 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +42 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2 km (2 km, +9 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cairns Marathon Festival?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +84 m of elevation gain and -84 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 43 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cairns Marathon Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cairnsmarathon.com.au).