Broome International Airport Marathon

Sunday 5th July 2026, Cable Beach, Broome, WA Tides are ideal for the 2026 Broome International Airport Running Festival to take place on 5 July. This will ensure runners have super firm and hard packed sand. Tide times are a critical part of selecting the event date. Event Details ​Start 42.2km Broome International Airport Marathon - 06:00am Sunday on Cable Beach (down from the Surf Club) Start 21.1km Cable Beachside Villas and Apartments Half Marathon and 10.5km Dash - 07:00am Sunday on Cable Beach (down from the Surf Club) Number & Race Pack Collection: Collect your race numbers 10am to 2pm Saturday prior to race day at Cable Beach - directly behind the Surf Club. Race Briefings: Broome International Airport Marathon at 05:45am at Start Line (15 min. prior to start) Half Marathon & Dash at 06:45am at Start Line (15 min. prior to start) Post Race Presentations (Rolling Presentations): Dash Presentation: 08:30am, Half Marathon Presentation: 09:30am, Marathon Presentation: 11:00am​ all on Cable Beach at the Start/Finish line Race Day. 42.2 km Broome International Airport Marathon Course Starting from the Cable Beach, competitors will run to Gantheaume Point and return four times - 4 laps. 21.1km Cable Beachside Villas and Apartments Half Marathon Course Starting from the Cable Beach, competitors will run to Gantheaume Point and return twice - 2 laps. 10.5km Dash Course ​Also starting from the Cable Beach, competitors will run to Gantheaume Point and return -1 lap. Drink Stations Drink stations will be located every 5 km and will be down on the hard packed sand at: the Gantheaume Point Turn, Cable Beach Start/Finish. Cups of water, electrolyte drink and bottles of water will be available at all aid stations There will be bins located at all drink stations. Competitors must place used cups in the bins provided - no littering.