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Cadbury Marathon

Name: Cadbury Marathon
Start: 2026-01-11
End: 2026-01-11
Location: Hobart, Tasmania

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calendar_today 11 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Indulge in a sweet Tasmanian tradition at the Cadbury Marathon, celebrating its 43rd edition on January 11, 2026. This beloved event, starting at the iconic Cadbury Factory in Claremont, offers a rich lineup of distances from a festive 1km dash to the full 42.2km marathon, which doubles as the official Athletics Tasmania Marathon Championship. More than just a race, it's a summer celebration of running where the community spirit is as rich as the famous chocolate, with every participant contributing to the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation. Experience a uniquely Tasmanian atmosphere on a course that blends suburban charm with riverfront scenery, welcoming elite athletes, passionate club runners, and families alike. Whether you're chasing a championship title or a personal milestone with a virtual option, this event delivers a deliciously memorable start to the year. Secure your spot in one of Australia's most cherished and long-standing running festivals.

Races Offered

Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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06:00

Half Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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06:30

1K

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

10K

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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09:10

5K

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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09:15

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Hobart.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.8° / 21.5°

wb_sunny 12.8° / 20.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 75.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.8° / 21.5°

wb_sunny 12.8° / 20.7°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 75.9%

About Hobart

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and is Australia's second oldest city, after Sydney. Hobart sits along the Derwent River and began humbly as a penal colony. Hobart is now a small and intimate city with a population of around 247,000 in the Greater Hobart area. The city is renowned for its many historic buildings, including the famous Salamanca Place, and is the gateway to Southern Tasmania. Hobart played a major role during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and is one of the five gateway cities to Antarctica.