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The 2025 Australian Outback Marathon has now completely sold out across all events, with just over 500 participants joining us to participate in Australia’s most iconic Marathon.

If you would like you join us in 2026, please get in touch with us and we will add to you our Priority Notification List for 2026, ensuring you are amongst the very first to know when entries go on sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the date of the race?

The Australian Outback Marathon will always be held on the last Saturday in July. The dates for the next few years are:

2025 – 26th July
2026 – 25th July
2027 – 31st July

Can I simply enter the Australian Outback Marathon without purchasing a package?

Entries to the Australian Outback Marathon are only available as part of a Package and there are no “Entry Only” options available.

What are the different distances that comprise the Australian Outback Marathon?

There are four different events for you to choose from

42.2km Marathon
21.1km Half-Marathon
11km fun run/walk (approximate distance)
6km fun run/walk (approximate distance)

We strongly encourage ALL participants to get involved in one of the events

Are there age restrictions for any of the events?

The 6km fun run/walk and the 11km fun run/walk are open to all ages.
To participate in the Half-Marathon you must be aged 15 years or older on race day. To participate in the Marathon you must be 18 years or older on race day.
Exceptions may apply so please contact us at sales@australianoutbackmarathon.com if you require any further information.

What time do the events start?

The Marathon and Half-Marathon will both start at 7:45am.
The 11km fun run and 6km fun run will start at 8:30am

Where do I pick up my race pack?

Your race pack will be waiting for you when you check in to the hotel. If you have elected to arrive at the Ayers Rock Resort prior to the start of your itinerary please let us know and we will organise to make your race pack available.

If you are staying in the Emu Walk Apartments your race packs will be at the Desert Gardens Hotel.
If you are staying at the Lost Camel your race packs will be at Sails in the Desert.
If you are staying at the Ayers Rock Campground your race packs will be at The Outback Pioneer.
If you are on a “No Accommodation” your race packs will be at The Outback Pioneer unless you have previously notified us of your accommodation choice

NOTE: for all activities that are included in your itinerary you MUST be in possession of your wrist band which you will receive when you pick up your race-pack. This includes all tours, transfers (other than upon your arrival), all meals (including resort breakfast) and transfers to and from the race start/finish area.

If you have elected to purchase a “No Accommodation” package, please ensure that you have notified us of your accommodation choice NO LATER than the first Friday in July.

How will the Marathon, Half-marathon, 11km and 6km races be signed?

All events will have distance markers at every kilometre. In addition, each kilometre sign will also have the distance in miles on the sign. Also, the entire course will be clearly marked with “arrowed” signage to ensure that you will always know which way to go when out on the course.

Each different event will have its signage colour-coded according to the distance

Marathon signs will be RED
Half Marathon signs will be BLACK
11km Fun Run/Walk signs will be BLUE
6km Fun Run/Walk signs will be GREEN

Testimonials

The Australian Outback Marathon had been on my bucket list for a few years. I was so pleased I was able to sneak away between lockdowns and spend 6 days with the Travelling Fit team and the group of happy runners I met there. I absolutely loved the marathon. It was hot, it was sandy, it was stunning, it was peaceful, it was challenging, it was cathartic, it was everything I dreamed it would be and more. Combined with the marathon, all the activities and tours over the 6 days made it the complete package of what a holiday should be. I could not recommend this trip more highly. Well organised, great new running friends, stunning scenery and memories that will last forever. Thank you!

VIC

Kerryn Harvey

If you only get a chance to run one race then this is the one to do, it should be on everyone's bucket list. We were told before the run to take time to enjoy the run and stop to take photos and look around and enjoy it, this is something I have never done on a run before but it was the best advice ever.

VIC

Sheryn D’Agostin

Frank and I had the most magical time during the AOM. Incredible views no matter which way you looked, Great accommodation, the way the AOM's incredibly experienced team just 'made' things happen. The Tours, especially the Kings Canyon tour, create those never to be forgotten' memories that stay etched in us - as does the red earth course we traversed during the event. Thank you so much 'Team AOM' for this fabulous experience.

NSW

Lorraine Stevens

Someone else will write it better, but this was one of the best experiences of my life, even with the threat of COVID, this is an event not to be missed. I will definitely be back.

Louise Ruhl

If you haven't run the AOM you really should put this one on your list! It can only be described as an adjective salad! Amazing, unique and awe inspiring are only the tip of the iceberg... it was an absolutely incredible experience from beginning to end. Travelling Fit is a class act and continues to exceed all my expectations. It was simply fantastic!

VIC

Sue Brial

So privileged to have run this iconically Australian Outback Marathon. The friendly and professional team at Travelling Fit have created an incredible running event in the middle of Australia that is accompanied by a fantastic 3-4 day pre and post-race social program

Carim Armanios

In 2019 I took a chance and booked for the Australian Outback Marathon with Travelling Fit. I was a bit apprehensive about bringing my son and his young family along with me as I felt the kids might have to miss out on a lot of the "adult" activities. I was wrong. This was THE MOST AMAZING and mind-blowing experience we have had as a family. I can't praise the whole trip highly enough. The food was absolutely amazing, the staff were great, the accommodation was perfect and the race was unbelievable. I get emotional when I think about it, and can't imagine having another experience like this again. Everyone loved it, the food was AMAZING, activities and transfers were so well organized, there was plenty to do and it really wasn't that cold! If you have the chance to do this or are undecided, do it! I'll be going back. Thank you Travelling Fit for one of the top ten experiences of my life so far.

QLD

Seona MacDonald

I just want to thank you and the rest of the Travelling Fit team for a fantastic weekend last week at Yulara. I had the best weekend that I have ever had. I have never been to a place where everyone made me feel so welcome. It was the first time that I've been to the Northern Territory so the heat,flies,sand and camels eating our signs made it so special to me. I loved all the jokes from everyone, even the bus driver who was taking us to the airport told us that we was going to Darwin and the lady bus driver on the drop on drop off bus told us at a stop at Uluru and people running towards her that if she drives forward they would run harder so then she drives forward. There were so many more. I loved all the dinners. I don't eat out much so they made me feel special. The marathon yes was hard but I loved every minute of it. It didn't help that it was snowing at home for the 2 weeks before. I do want to run it again and I would like it the same you couldn't fault it. Thanks so much

TAS

Leigh Philpott

Thank you and your team for an amazing Australian Outback Marathon trip. We had a fantastic weekend and it was lovely to meet you. The support Travelling Fit and the Outback Marathon team provided was touching. I would like to applaud you all for the fantastic environment you have nurtured over race years. The camaraderie and encouragement between runners and support staff was unbelievable and unforgettable.

ACT

Fiona Jones

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