The Alice Springs Running Festival is Back... 20th July 2025

Experience the thrill of running in the Red Centre. With three key events: the 10km run and walk, the Half-Marathon Run and walk, and the Marathon, there's a distance for everyone.
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Starting Times and Cut Offs The Marathon will start at Simpsons Gap at 7 am - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 1:30pm. The Half Marathon Run and Walk will start at Simpsons Gap at 7:30 - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 12pm
The 10 km Run and Walk will start at Simpsons Gap at 8:30 - participants must arrive at least 20 minutes prior. The cut-off will be at 11:00am
All distances will start and finish at Simpsons Gap; we hope to bring that Running Festival feel.
Closer to the event date, we will send out more information about participant registration, bag and bottle drops, aid station and water point locations, shuttle bus schedule, and all of the many details we are working on.
There will also be a pre-order available soon for the ASRF Tank and Tee
Details are all subject to change.
The Alice Springs Marathon has been held yearly since The Alice Springs Running & Walking Club's inception in 1979. The Marathon was recognised nationally and internationally as an extremely friendly and well-organised event, attracting interstate and international competitors and local entrants. 2018 was the last time the event was held. 2025 will bring the return of this genuinely well-regarded marathon to Australia's running calendar. We look forward to bringing this event with a renewed vision for 2025 and the future.

Which Distance Is For You?


Marathon

Half Marathon

10km

Marathon

Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll go up Darken Drive to the rangers station for an out-and-back and then down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. The turnaround point is just before the Path ends, and you'll get to return the way you came, taking in the views of the ranges, still, and enjoying the incredible National Park.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the marathon distance should be 18 and above.
From the picture above, you can see the approximate aidstation locations as well. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the marathon distance should be 18 and above.
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Half Marathon Run & Walk

Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll make your way up Darken Drive and down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. At the turn-around point, you'll make your way back the way you came, and this time, you'll know where every undulating hill lies.
You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the half marathon distance should be 16 and above.

10km run & Walk

We're betting this will be one speedy race!! Starting at Simpsons Gap, you'll make your way up Darken Drive and down the meandering Simpsons Gap path. It takes you through the stunning bushland of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, and you get incredible views of the ranges throughout. At the turn-around point, you'll make your way back the way you came, and this time, you'll know where every undulating hill lies. You'll know you're on the tail end when you catch sight of Simpsons Gap again, and it will be full steam ahead down Darken Drive. The finish line awaits, which will be a happy sight with an Alice Springs Running Festival feel. Australian Athletics recommends that participants running the marathon distance should be 12 and above.
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Join The Festival - Tickets on sale Now

Experience running like never before in the iconic Alice Spring's landscapes
The festival is a celebration of the beautiful Alice Springs landscapes, running and walking and our community!
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The Alice Springs Running & Walking Club

The Alice Springs Running and Walking Club has been active since 1979, promoting and encouraging running and walking as both a competitive sport and for recreational enjoyment and fitness. For more information about The Alice Springs Running and Walking Club, please head to our site
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