Cairns Marathon

Cairns Marathon is a scenic road race held in Cairns, Australia, offering runners the rare chance to race in a tropical waterfront setting in Far North Queensland. Known for its flat, fast course and warm destination-race atmosphere, the event takes participants along the Cairns Esplanade and through the heart of the city, with the marathon and half marathon sharing an early-morning start from Fogarty Park. With multiple race distances and a festival-style format, the event appeals to both serious runners and recreational participants, while its tropical setting helps distinguish it from more traditional big-city marathons. The race has become one of the standout running events in northern Australia, combining performance potential with a travel-friendly, resort-city atmosphere.