There’s so much to be discovered. A great place to start is the fantastic Visit Ballarat website.

Ballarat boasts a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every lifestyle and budget.

CLICK HERE to check out accommodation options on the Visit Ballarat website.

There are also rooms available at Federation University Australia’s Mount Helen campus.

CLICK HERE for more information or to book a room at Fed Uni.

Finally, Ballarat Equine Precinct welcomes campers to their campground in Victoria Park for the Ballarat Marathon weekend.

The cost is $60 per caravan, campervan or tent.  Toilets and water are available, but there is no power. Dogs on leads are welcome.  Camping must be pre-booked and entry to the venue will be available from 3pm Friday 24 April. The campsite closes at 10am on Monday 27 April. 

CLICK HERE to book a campsite.

One thing's for sure: you won’t go hungry or thirsty in the Ballarat region. Wander along the streets and laneways and you'll come across some great cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars.

Click through to the Visit Ballarat website for lots of options.

A host of Ballarat’s restaurants and cafes will be highlighting their carb-laden dishes as part of the 2026 Ballarat Marathon Carb Party.

A full list of participating venues and their feature dishes will be available soon.

Our Official Coffee Partner, Cobb’s Coffee, is one of the many cafes that will extend their opening hours across the 2026 Ballarat Marathon weekend.

The full list of of participating cafes will be available soon.

There are so many brilliant attractions to explore while you’re in town for the Ballarat Marathon.

Click through to the Visit Ballarat website for more information.