Event Overview
The Carcoar Cup Running Festival takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Carcoar, Central West NSW. The program includes a Marathon and Teams Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km, 6km, and a 1.8km kids event. Starts are split across the morning, with the marathon starting from Belubula Street in Carcoar and other distances using nearby start locations including Neville and Mandurama/Fell Timber Road.
What the Course Demands
This event is built around a challenging looped route with frequent changes in rhythm. Source information describes hills, dales and ongoing undulations across the longer races, so pacing and effort control matter more than holding a single steady speed. The marathon has a stated 6-hour cut-off time, while the shorter events do not list cut-offs. Expect the course to reward runners who manage surges and maintain form late.
Who This Event Suits Best
Carcoar Cup suits runners looking for a community-based regional event with multiple distance options on the same day. The 6km and 10km work well for newer runners wanting an organised race setting, while the half marathon targets athletes ready for a longer effort over varied terrain. The marathon and teams marathon are best for experienced runners comfortable with sustained undulating running and a defined overall time limit.
