Marysville Marathon Festival

Marysville Festival 21K

21km·259m gain·Marysville, Victoria
forestnighttrailhalf marathonbeginner friendly
Distance21km
Gain259m
Date7 Nov 2026

About This Race

A 21km mixed-terrain race, Marysville, Victoria.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 259m over 21km, with the steepest section between km 25–km 25.

Location

Practical Info

Nearest Airport

MEL - Melbourne Airport

Accommodation

Runners are encouraged to stay overnight in Marysville to make a full weekend of the festival experience.

Best For

trail_runnersbeginnerscommunity_focused

Notable Features

The festival serves as both a celebration of community recovery from the 2009 bushfires and a showcase of the forest's remarkable regeneration. The Saturday night 100km ultramarathon offers a unique experience of seeing the forest through darkness, while the traditional Sunday events provide options for every ability level. The courses pass iconic features including Steavenson Falls and venture through areas where runners can hear the distinctive calls of lyrebirds in the mountain ranges.

Other Distances at This Event

4km

180m gain

A 4km mixed-terrain race, Marysville, Victoria.

10km

451m gain

A 10km mixed-terrain race, Marysville, Victoria.

42km

569m gain

A 42km mixed-terrain run, Marysville, Victoria.

50km

1,209m gain

A 50km mixed-terrain run, Marysville, Victoria.

100km

1,498m gain

Starting during Saturday night, this inaugural 100km challenge offers the unique experience of seeing the forest through darkness before dawn breaks over the mountain ranges. Runners complete their first 50km through the night before joining the ultra course for their second 50km loop in daylight. This extreme test of endurance guarantees participants will be up before everyone else on Sunday, having experienced the forest's complete 24-hour cycle.