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McGrath Launceston Running Festival

McGrath Launceston Running Festival, Launceston
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Road runs in Australia, Launceston

Distances

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    0.00 AUD

About

The McGrath Launceston Running Festival is one of Australia's premier running events featuring a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1 Mile run and walk for all ages and ambitions. This event has built a reputation as one of the fastest road races in the Southern Hemisphere.

Catering & aid stations

All finishers will receive a medal, a bottle of Hartz water, and a piece of fruit. Drink stations will be available at various points on the course.

Pacers

To assist you in achieving your personal best, pace setters will be provided by the Tasmanian Road Runners Angels. Each pace setter will be holding a coloured flag and will wear an identifiable singlet.

Typical weather in Launceston

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

Jan24°13°
05:55
20:47
Feb23°12°
06:35
20:18
Mar21°11°
07:09
19:33
Apr18°
06:42
17:42
May14°
07:14
17:03
Jun12°
07:37
16:49
Jul12°
07:34
17:02
Aug13°
07:03
17:30
Sep15°
06:14
18:01
Oct17°
06:23
19:33
Nov20°
05:43
20:10
Dec22°11°
05:33
20:42

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Prices & signup

  • Liv Eat 1-Mile0.00 AUD

FAQ

What days are the events on?

The events will take place on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Will there be pace runners?

Yes, pace runners will be provided for various target times.

Do all participants get a finisher's medal?

Yes, all finishers will receive a medal.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:53:11 PM

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