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McGrath Launceston Running Festival

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 21.1 km in Launceston (Tasmania, Australia)

LocationLaunceston, Tasmanien, AustraliaShow on map(41.4388° S, 147.1347° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +95 m

McGrath Launceston Running Festival is an endurance sporting event in Launceston, Tasmanien, AU focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Elite Label, World Athletics Label. Key features include Island, Seaside & Coast, Lakes & Ponds, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Peppers Silo Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Tamar Chiro (10 km, +45 m D+), The Athlete's Foot (5 km, +22 m D+), and Liv Eat (1.61 km, +7 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 (launcestonrunningfestival.com.au).

Official website
McGrath Launceston Running Festival in Launceston (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

IslandSeaside & CoastLakes & PondsCity RunFast Record Course

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Peppers Silo Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m8 m - 48 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Tamar ChiroRoad Running10 km+45 m11 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Athlete's FootRoad Running5 km+22 m14 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Liv EatRoad Running1.61 km+7 m17 m - 21 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-95 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 48 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
21.1 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS41.4388° S, 147.1347° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 48 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 48 m·at 7.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m21 m35 m48 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km48 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does McGrath Launceston Running Festival take place?

McGrath Launceston Running Festival takes place in Launceston, Tasmanien, AU (start area at coordinates 41.4388° S, 147.1347° 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 McGrath Launceston Running Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Peppers Silo Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Tamar Chiro (10 km, +45 m D+), The Athlete's Foot (5 km, +22 m D+), and Liv Eat (1.61 km, +7 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for McGrath Launceston Running Festival?

The main competition (Peppers Silo Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 48 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 McGrath Launceston Running Festival?

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