Murray Bridge Marathon Festival
Sunday 1 NOVEMBER
Competitor Instructions 2026 (2025 version will be updated soon..)
LOCATION
Sturt Reserve, Murray Cods Drive, Murray Bridge. The event village is located on the lawn area in between the playground and the skate park area with the start line next to Murray Bridge’s famous Bunyip. 5km/10km/21.1km/42.2km
START TIMES
Marathon at 07:00am
1/2 Marathon at 07:00am
10km 08:00am
5km 08:00am
RUNNERS NIGHT & BIB PICKUP
Saturday’s proceedings kick off with registration and bib pick up located in Murray Bridge’s newest jewel in the crown at the Bridgeport Hotel lounge. Athlete bibs are available for pick up from 4 pm to 7 pm.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Marathon:
Start: 7 am
Cut off: 6 hours
Half Marathon:
Start: 7 am
Cut off: 6 hours
10km Run Start: 8 am
5km Run/Walk Start: 8 am
RACE INFORMATION
Marathon (42.2km)
Pricing:
Early Bird: $99 - Ends 31 July
Standard: $119 - 1 August - 30 September
Late: $135 - 1 October - 24 October
Course
2026 Strava Course Final GPX
No Race Day Registration.
Race Day Bib Collection from 06:00am
Briefing at 6:50am
Start 7:00am (Mass Start)
Half Marathon (21.1km)
Prices:
Early Bird: $59 - Ends 31 July
Standard: $65 - 1 August - 30 September
Late: $75 - 1 October - 24 October
Cut off pace (8min 30sec p/km)
2025 Strava course Map 21.1km
2024 Aid Station Plan 21.1km
No Race Day Registration.
Briefing at 6:50am
Start 07.00am
10km Run (U/18 50% discount)
Early Bird: $35 - Ends 31 July
Standard: $40 - 1 August - 30 September
Late: $45 - 1 October - 24 October
Cut off pace (12min 30sec p/km)
2025 Strava Course Map 10km
2025 10km Aid Station Plan
Bib Collection from Bridgeport Hotel 16:00pm to 19:00pm on Saturday 31 October or on the day at Sturt Reserve.
Race Day Bib Collection from 07:00am.
Briefing at 7:50am
Start 08:00am
5km Spooky Halloween Fun Run/Walk (Kids 50% Discount)
Early Bird: $20 - Ends 31 July
Standard: $25 - 1 August - 30 September
Late: $30 - 1 October - 24 October
Cut off pace (12min 30sec p/km)
2025 Course Map 5km
Bib Collection from Bridgeport Hotel 16:00pm to 19:00pm on Saturday October 25th or on the day at Sturt Reserve.
Race Day Bib Collection from 07:00am.
Briefing at 7:50am
Start 8:00am
PARKING: (5-10-21.1km-42.2km)
Road closures will be in place for Sturt Reserve, please enter via Sturt Reserve Drive near corner of Jaensch Rd where the start line and event village is located here by the bunyip. Parking is available as per the car parking plan here.
RACE EVENT VILLAGE
In the event village there will be plenty of entertainment for kids via renowned M.B. skate park and pump track and undercover playground. There will also be post race coffee and refreshments. There will be a coffee van to provide your early morning heart starter coffee. First Care Medical will be on hand to treat any injuries to runners and spectators.
MERCHANDISE/RACE TEE’S
Available Soon
FINISHER MEDALS
Finishers medals for all Half and full Marathon runners. Please note, if you enter after the 1st October you may not receive your finishers medal on time.
There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals for some category winners in the 5k and 10k Run events.
PRESENTATIONS/RACE RESULTS
Race results will be available via our @MurraylandsMultisports facebook page and posted on the website later in the week. Race presentations will commence around 30 minutes after the overall 3rd placegetter comes across the line for each distance.
All event personnel are volunteers, smile, say hello, thank-them and enjoy the day!
Murray Bridge Marathon Partners
We would like to thank our event partners for coming on board this year.
