EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival
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- Experience the thrill of running in Brisbane's iconic EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival, celebrating 34 years of endurance.
- Join a friendly community of elite and recreational runners in the heart of Brisbane city for a memorable event.
- Savour the vibrant atmosphere along Alice Street, where fun and fitness unite in a historic marathon setting.
- Enjoy VIP treatment as you participate in one of Australia's oldest marathons, rooted in the legacy of the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, the EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory. This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.
Celebrating their 34th year in 2026, the EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival is one of the oldest and most friendly events on the Australian calendar. Often labelled the “boutique” marathon of choice, in part due to the VIP treatment all participants receive. The event celebrates fun, fitness and the test of ultimate human endurance – the Marathon. The EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival is a world-class AIMS certified event attracting elite, recreational runners as well as encouraging the local community to get out and get active and enjoy visiting Brisbane city.
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