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 mountain climbs 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.
The Marysville Marathon Festival is more than a trail running event, it is a celebration of resilience, community and hope.
Following the devastating Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, which forever changed Marysville and the surrounding communities, local GP and passionate ultra-runner Dr. Lachlan Fraser envisioned an event that would encourage people to return, reconnect and support a town determined to rebuild. The festival was never intended to be a one-off celebration; it was created as a lasting annual event that would continue bringing visitors back year after year, helping local businesses, community groups and volunteers while showcasing the extraordinary beauty of the region.
Today, every runner, walker, volunteer and supporter becomes part of that ongoing story. Every entry helps strengthen the local community, every kilometre celebrates the resilience of those who rebuilt, and every visit contributes to Marysville’s future.
As you stand on the start line, remember that you are taking part in something far greater than a race. You are joining a tradition born from adversity, united by adventure, and inspired by the enduring spirit of a community that continues to welcome the world back to Marysville.
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 | 3:00pm | 3:15pm | 3:30pm |
| KQOM | 14KQOM - 2:00pm | 2:45pm | 3:00pm |
| 7KQOM - 3:00pm | 3:45pm | 4:00pm | |
| 100KM | 10-12hr 50km - 7:00pm | 7:45pm | 8:00pm |
| 8-10hr 50km - 9:00pm | 9:45pm | 10:00pm | |
| 6-8hr 50km - 11:00pm | 11:45pm | 12:00am |
| Distance | Check-in | Briefing | Race Start |
| 50KM | 6:00am | 6:45am | 7:00am |
| 42KM | 7:00am | 7:45am | 8:00am |
| 21KM | 8:00am | 8:45am | 9:00am |
| 10KM | 9:00am | 9:45am | 10:00am |
| 4KM | 10:00am | 10:45am | 11:00am |
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.
