7 Cairns Marathon

7 Cairns Marathon

The 7 Cairns Marathon Festival, held each southern-hemisphere winter in Cairns, in Queensland, offers courses ranging from the marathon to the half marathon, as well as shorter races of 10 km, 5 km and 2 km for those who might be intimidated by longer distances. The route, centered around Fogarty Park and the Cairns Esplanade, lets you discover the city’s tropical setting while enjoying a flat, fast course—ideal for running at your own pace and soaking up the scenery.
The marathon and half-marathon’s successive loops create a lively atmosphere, with spectators visible several times and the Esplanade’s green spaces ever-present. This race blends sport, a taste of the city, and a friendly vibe, with the mild weather typical of July in northern Australia.