MHF Runs & Marathons

The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research

Sunday |  November 9

Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon 2025

The 32nd Annual Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon
Sunday |  March 29

Hill to Harbour 2026

The 20th anniversary of the Hill to Harbour will be held on Sunday 29 March 2026, a true celebration of all things Newy.
Sunday |  April 19

Henderson Newcastle Marathon 2026

Whether you’re pushing for a personal best or simply enjoying the scenic route, the Henderson Newcastle Marathon is a true celebration of our city’s beauty and spirit.
Sunday |  May 3

2026 HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

Since 1992, the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest and most iconic half marathon events.
Thursday - Sunday |  May 14 - May 17

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB 2026

Now the largest trail run in the Southern Hemisphere and second largest globally, UTA has developed over its 15-year history into an inclusive and iconic trail running festival across 4 incredible days.
Sunday |  June 7

EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026

This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.
Sunday |  June 21

Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival 2026

With a variety of distances on offer there’s something for everyone to experience the excitement of crossing the finish line along Hervey Bay’s iconic foreshore.
Saturday & Sunday |  July 4 – July 5

2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon

Celebrate the 46th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run for the good times on Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July 2026 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Sunday |  July 12

7Cairns Marathon Festival 2026

The event is set along the stunning Cairns Esplanade, participants and spectators will be beguiled by the stunning scenery.
Sunday |  August 2

Eva Air Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026

Race along our flat, fast, scenic & PB worthy course on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with community support and hospitality like no other.
Sunday |  August 30

TCS Sydney Marathon 2026 presented by ASICS

TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is now the 7th member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors!

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