A world-class road running festival is coming to Ballarat!

One of the host cities for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The BALLARAT MARATHON is designed to celebrate this. Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon will be a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes. Our event will showcase one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities, build excitement in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games and promote health and wellbeing across the community.

We are inviting elite and recreational runners to visit the city and #RUNTHERAT.