Townsville Running Festival Marathon
North Ward, Australia · Monday 3 August 2026
Townsville Running Festival Marathon is a premier event held in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The festival includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2.5K Hero Run, making it accessible to runners of all ages and levels. The course is fast and flat, hugging the coastline and offering spectacular views of the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island.
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Adjusted Time
4:12:40
Time difference: +12.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain363m
Elevation High31m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High20°C
Low13°C
Chance of Rain5%
How hard is Townsville Running Festival Marathon?
Difficultharder than 72% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Townsville Running Festival Marathon plays about 14 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #324 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #8 of 27 in Australia. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Townsville Running Festival Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Townsville Running Festival Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:05:02 | +05:02 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:38:40 | +08:40 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:12:40 | +12:40 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:47:02 | +17:02 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:21:43 | +21:43 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:56:44 | +26:44 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:32:02 | +32:02 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Townsville Running Festival Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Townsville Running Festival Marathon is a full marathon held in North Ward, Australia. It is scheduled for Monday 3 August 2026. The course is run on road surface with 363m of total climbing, with its high point near 31m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Townsville Running Festival Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 363m of total climbing, rising to around 31m above sea level. It pays to train on hills and to pace the climbs conservatively.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 13°C and 20°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (5%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Townsville Running Festival Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Townsville Running Festival Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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