www.launcestonrunningfestival.com.au

McGrath Launceston Running Festival

Name: McGrath Launceston Running Festival
Start: 2026-05-31
End: 2026-05-31
Location: Launceston, Tasmania

location_city Launceston

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calendar_today 31 May, 2026

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About the Event

Arguably Australia's fastest road race. The Half Marathon and 10km is favourite for runners of all abilities chasing a personal best. While the 5km and mile are ideal for the up and coming runner or fitness enthusiast. The mixture of a pancake fast course, historically cool but fast conditions and deep fields makes it a must race for any runner.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Liv-eat One Mile

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Road running

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08:30

10K

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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10:15

5km

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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10:35

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Launceston.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.3° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 3.7° / 12.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.1 /

water_drop 83.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.3° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 3.7° / 12.7°

air 9.1 km/h

water_drop 83.2%

About Launceston

Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and provides a base to explore the northern part of the state. The city was settled in 1805 and has a population of 87,645 (2021), making it Australia's fifth-largest inland city.