The Alice Springs Marathon has been held yearly since The Alice Springs Running & Walking Club's inception in 1979. The Marathon was recognised nationally and internationally as an extremely friendly and well-organised event, attracting interstate and international competitors and local entrants.
2018 was the last time the event was held.
2025 will bring the return of this genuinely well-regarded marathon to Australia's running calendar. We look forward to bringing this event with a renewed vision for 2025 and the future.
Marathon
Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll make your way up Darken Drive and down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. You will continue down the Desert Park Reserve Path, which keeps giving those Alice Springs views; you'll get a closer view of the iconic Mt Gillen and the incredible ranges on one side of 'The Gap'. At the turn-around point, you'll make your way back the way you came, and this time, you'll know where every undulating hill lies.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel.
Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the marathon distance should be 18 and above.
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Half Marathon Run & Walk
Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll make your way up Darken Drive and down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. At the turn-around point, you'll make your way back the way you came, and this time, you'll know where every undulating hill lies.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the half marathon distance should be 16 and above.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the half marathon distance should be 16 and above.
10km run & Walk
We're betting this will be one speedy race!! Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll make your way up Darken Drive and down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. At the turn-around point, you'll make your way back the way you came, and this time, you'll know where every undulating hill lies.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel.
Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the marathon distance should be 12 and above.
About us
The Alice Springs Running & Walking Club
The Alice Springs Running and Walking Club has been active since 1979, promoting and encouraging running and walking as both a competitive sport and for recreational enjoyment and fitness.
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