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MARATHON
42.2km

Discover the thrill of the New Manning River Marathon!

This exciting two-lap course takes runners along the scenic Manning River, crossing the historic Taree bridge built in 1940. Enjoy the stunning flat farmlands of Glenthorne as you race towards the vibrant finish line at Fotheringham Park. With a festival atmosphere, it’s more than just a marathon—it’s an unforgettable experience for athletes and spectators alike. Join us for an incredible race day with event distances for all ages and abilities.

Course Map: 42.2km = 2 laps

Elevation Gain: +136m  |  Elevation Loss:  -136m
Max Grade: +4.9%  |  Min Grade: -3.8%

Event Pricing

  • Booking & payment processing fees are NOT included
  • No event merch included after 5pm 12th Jan 2025
  • $2 insurance fee applies to non-members of AusTriathlon
22 Aug - 13 Dec
Dec 14 - Feb 7
Feb 8 - Mar 14
Mar 15 - Apr 4
Apr 5 - Apr13
Day Licence
$131.00
$141.00
$161.00
$181.00
$211.00
$2

Presentation will be a rolling medal collection, 30 minutes from your race finish

Event Schedule

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

OPEN
CLOSE
EVENT
LOCATION
6:00
6:50am
Registration Opens
Registration Marquee - Fotheringham Park
7:20am
Race Briefing
Registration Marquee - Fotheringham Park
7:30am
Race Start
Start line - River Street

Event Information

PRE EVENT INFO

The Competitor Categories

    • 18-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+ Male & Female competitors
    • Age as of event date
    • Time cut off for this event is STRICTLY 7HRS, and a 4 hour cut off for the first lap.
    • No prams or dogs are allowed on the course
    • Request for withdrawal must be sent via email to our Athlete Services
    • Refer to the Refund & Transfer Policy details

ON EVENT DAY

  • Collection of your Registration pack is compulsory for all individuals.
  • These can be collected from the Registration Marquee
  • Please check the Event Schedule for registration and transition opening times
  • Please bring Personal ID, this is very important for registration!
  • Junior athletes please bring your parent or guardian along with you

PRESENTATION & PRIZES

  • All marathon finishers (and team finishers) receive a medal
  • All age group podium place getters (1st, 2nd & 3rd) get a medal.

RACE RESULTS

  • Can be accessed via the Results link at the top of the page.
  • Results will be uploaded as soon as possible after the completion of the event.

Location

  • From Newcastle: 2 hr 16 min (172.5 km) via Pacific Hwy/A1
  • From Sydney: 3 hr 34 min (321.1 km) via M1 and Pacific Hwy/A1