Great Barrier Reef Marathon

Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Australia
Cairns
1,000–5,000
greatbarrierreefmarathon.com.au

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Road runs in Australia, Cairns

Distances

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Running
10K
10 km
Running
5K
5 km

About

The Great Barrier Reef Marathon invites runners of all ages and abilities to take part in one of Australia's most picturesque marathons. Enjoy stunning views as you race along the coastline, showcasing the unique beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations will be available throughout the course, providing water and refreshments to keep participants energized.

Pacers

Pace teams will be available for various finish times. Runners can expect support from experienced pacers to help them achieve their goals.

Results

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Typical weather in Cairns

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan30°24°

↑ 05:55

↓ 18:58

Feb30°25°

↑ 06:12

↓ 18:52

Mar29°24°

↑ 06:21

↓ 18:33

Apr27°23°

↑ 06:26

↓ 18:09

May26°21°

↑ 06:34

↓ 17:54

Jun24°19°

↑ 06:45

↓ 17:52

Jul23°18°

↑ 06:47

↓ 18:00

Aug24°18°

↑ 06:36

↓ 18:08

Sep26°20°

↑ 06:13

↓ 18:13

Oct28°22°

↑ 05:49

↓ 18:17

Nov29°23°

↑ 05:35

↓ 18:29

Dec30°24°

↑ 05:39

↓ 18:47

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Finisher Medal

Event Photobook

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:52:05 PM

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