Perth Running Festival Marathon
A flat 42.195K around Burswood Park and the Swan River finishes inside Optus Stadium, giving Perth a fast spring marathon with big-race logistics.
Quick facts
- Flat 42.195K city course with a finish inside Optus Stadium.
- Western Australia State Marathon Championship race.
- Seven-hour cutoff keeps the full marathon accessible to a broad field.
- General capacity fills early, with a waitlist used for released entries.
About the Perth Running Festival Marathon
Perth Running Festival's full marathon pairs a state-championship field with an accessible city course and a stadium finish. General capacity can fill early, making its active waitlist relevant for late entry planning.
Course
The marathon runs around Burswood Park and beside the Swan River before finishing inside Optus Stadium. The organizer describes it as fast and flat, with a seven-hour cutoff.
Race-day weather
An early spring start can feel cool, but Perth often warms quickly under clear skies. River exposure can add breeze, so runners should plan for changing conditions after sunrise.
Past Perth Running Festival Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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Perth Running Festival Marathon FAQ
When is the Perth Running Festival Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Perth Running Festival Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Does the Perth Running Festival Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Perth Running Festival Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Is Perth Running Festival Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Perth Running Festival Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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