Event Overview
The Marysville Marathon Festival is a weekend running event based at Gallipoli Park in Marysville, Victoria, scheduled for Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. The program includes Sunday races over 4km, 10km, 21km, 42km (Neil McKern Marathon) and 50km, with additional Saturday events including a 100km that runs overnight, plus 7km and 14km King and Queen of the Mountain races and a 1.5km Kids Dash.
What the Course Demands
Course descriptions highlight forest and valley routes with river and waterfall sections, and the longer races include sustained climbing, including a notable climb to Keppel Lookout and a later push toward Steavenson Falls. For marathon and ultra runners there is a mid-course cutoff at Keppel Lookout, reinforcing the need to manage pace across early kilometres and maintain enough capacity for late undulations and climbs back toward the finish precinct.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who like longer off-road racing with frequent changes in gradient and a course that rewards steady execution. The 4km and 10km options accommodate newer runners and walkers, while the half marathon provides a step up for those building endurance. The marathon, 50km and 100km are best matched to experienced runners comfortable with extended climbing and, for the 100km, overnight running and self-sufficiency expectations.
