The Marysville Marathon Festival takes runners through scenic valley trails and forest tracks in one of Victoria’s most beautiful mountain regions, with courses starting and finishing in the heart of Marysville.
The route follows sections of the Steavenson River, passes forest trails, sparkling rivers and waterfalls, and takes longer-distance runners into more challenging hill sections with rewarding views from the top.
With towering trees, fern gullies, mountain lookouts and the iconic Steavenson Falls throughout the course, Marysville offers a memorable trail running experience in a spectacular natural setting.
From the Kids Dash and shorter run/walk distances through to the Half Marathon, Marathon, 50km Ultra and 100km challenge, the festival welcomes runners, walkers and families for a full weekend on the trails.
A course packed with sparkling rivers, forest trails, waterfalls and mountain views in the heart of Marysville.
Runners will experience:
Creating adventures and memories from short-course run/walk distances to the 100km.
| Distance | Check-in | Briefing | Race Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| KidsDASH | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| KQOM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 100KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Distance | Check-in | Briefing | Race Start |
| 4KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 10KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 21KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 42KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 50KM | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Gallipoli Park
Marysville VIC
Located in the heart of Marysville, Gallipoli Park places runners close to some of Victoria’s most scenic mountain trails, with forest tracks, crystal clear rivers, fern gullies, waterfalls and rewarding lookout views throughout the surrounding ranges.
Marysville Marathon Festival
View official course maps for all distances at the Marysville Marathon Festival.
The Marysville Marathon Festival is the fifth and final event in the Trailsplus Mountain Series, a collection of five iconic trail running events held across Victoria, Australia.
Each event offers its own unique terrain, atmosphere and challenge, from rugged mountains and flowing forest trails to coastal landscapes and technical climbs.
Take on a single event or continue the journey across all five unforgettable trail running destinations.
Trailsplus has now contributed more than $90,000 to Canteen Victoria thanks to the support of runners, volunteers and the wider trail running community.
