RUNNING WAREHOUSE
MARATHON

SUNDAY, 18 APRIL 2027, 8am

WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE

RACE DETAILS

  • START TIME: 8am

  • START-FINISH LOCATION: Ballarat Town Hall - 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central

  • CUT-OFF TIME: Six hours

  • MINIMUM AGE: 18 years or older on the day of the event

Test yourself over the full 42.195km marathon distance in this epic Sunday morning event by completing two laps of our scenic Steve Moneghetti-designed 21.1km course. This course has it all: autumn colours, beautiful scenery and historic buildings.

2027 Running Warehouse Marathon Strava map

Men’s & Women’s 2027 Prize Money:

First: $6000
Second: $2000
Third: $1000
Fourth: $500
Fifth: $250

Race Record bonus: $500

Time bonuses (winner only):

Men:
2:15:00 - $1000
2:12:30 - $2000
2:10:00 - $3000

Women:
2:32:30 - $1000
2:30:00 - $2000
2:27:30 - $3000


Men’s and Women’s Age Group prizes:

First: $250 Running Warehouse voucher
Second: $150 Running Warehouse voucher
Third: $50 Running Warehouse voucher

The following age groups will be recognised (these are the same as the World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships): 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

2027 PRICING

‍Tier 1 Pricing: $205

Tier 2 Pricing: $220

Late Pricing (From March 25): $235

Minimum age: 18 (at the time of event)

Entries are non-refundable. Race Roster refund protection is available for purchase during the registration process.

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • The cut-off time for the Running Warehouse Marathon is six hours after the last runner crosses the start line. Adherence to these cut-off times will ensure roads can be reopened in accordance with our event permits. Cut-off times are based on chip-time start not gun-time.

  • Water, Fixx Fuel X electrolyte drink (Tropical Fruits flavour) and Fixx Gel X Pro energy gels will be available at each of our drink stations. There are toilets at each drink station.

    Subject to change

  • Drink Station 1, 3km (corner of Cedar Dr and Plane Ave) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 2, 6km (Elm Ave just prior to Oak Ave) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 3, 9.5km (Sturt St eastbound level with Ningana St) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 4, 12.5km (Sturt St before Pleasant St – outside City Oval Bowling Club) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 5, 15.5km (Wendouree Pde and Zoo Dr) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 6, 19km (Pleasant St just after City Oval Hotel) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 7, 21.4km (Sturt St, past start-finish gantry, outside Bank Australia) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 8, 24.5km (corner of Cedar Dr and Plane Ave) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 9, 27.5km (Elm Ave just prior to Oak Ave) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 10, 30.5km (Sturt St eastbound level with Ningana St) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 11, 33.5km (Sturt St before Pleasant St – outside City Oval Bowling Club) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 12, 36.5km (Wendouree Pde and Zoo Dr) –Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Drink Station 13, 40km (Pleasant St just after City Oval Hotel) – Water, Fixx products & toilets

    Recovery Zone (Armstrong St South, just past finish line) – Water, Fixx products, fruit, medical, physio & toilets

  • To assist you in achieving your marathon goals we have a team of pacers who will run at an even effort/pace.

    The pacers are like on-course coaches, encouraging you and other runners along the way.

    Each pacer will be easily identifiable. They will each be carrying a flag that clearly displays their target finish time.

  • CAN RUNNERS BRING THEIR OWN DRINKS AND HAVE THEM DELIVERED TO THE DRINKS STATIONS?

    ONLY elite and preferred runners have access to this service.

    You will have the relevant corral letter printed on your bib to allow you access to drop off.

    PERSONAL DRINKS DROP OFF:

    You must drop your drinks BEFORE 5:30PM Saturday. NO EXCEPTIONS.

    Bottles clearly labelled with your NAME & BIB Number. Ensure they do not leak. Do not attach sharp items/sticks.

    CAN I HAVE SOMEONE HAND ME GELS/HYDRATION/FUEL OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED DRINK STATIONS?

    Elite/Preferred runners must adhere to World Athletics rules and may only receive assistance from official drink stations.

    If you are not an Elite/Preferred runner, you may choose to be handed a drink bottle by a support person outside of a drink station zone.

    NOTE: Those providing assistance must travel via open roads. Bikes/Scooters are not permitted on any section of the course (except for event officials).

  • For more information, please visit our Elite Athlete Program page.

  • Ballarat is a beautiful city and we want to ensure it stays that way.

    Please help our wonderful Volunteers and Crew by discarding all waste in the bins provided in the designated litter zones at each Drink Station.

    PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH GEL TOPS & WRAPPERS. USE THE BINS PROVIDED.

  • View previous winners & race records here.

All courses are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.

*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.