Name: McGrath Launceston Running Festival
Start: 2027-05-30
End: 2027-05-30
Location: Launceston

About the Event

Experience the thrill of Australia's fastest course on May 30, 2027, with four exciting race options to choose from. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the scenic route, there's an option for every runner. The Peppers Silo Half Marathon offers a challenging yet rewarding journey through picturesque landscapes. For those looking for something shorter but equally intense, the Tamar Chiro 10km and The Athletes Foot 5km provide perfect opportunities to showcase your speed. If you're up for a quick sprint, don't miss out on Liv Eat Mile, where every second counts in this electrifying mile run. Join hundreds of runners as they push their limits and celebrate the spirit of competition at one of Australia's most revered running events.
Race categories include:
- Peppers Silo Half Marathon
- Tamar Chiro 10km
- The Athletes Foot 5km
- Liv Eat Mile

Races Offered

Liv Eat Mile Opening soon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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Peppers Silo Half Marathon Opening soon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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Pram - 10km Opening soon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$10.00

Pram - 5km Opening soon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$10.00

Tamar Chiro 10km Opening soon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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The Athletes Foot 5km Run or Walk Opening

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

6.3° / 15.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.6° / 12.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:13

nightlight Sunset

18:02

About Launceston

Learn more about the host city, Launceston.

Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the River Tamar (kanamaluka). As of 2021, the Launceston urban area has a population of 90,953. Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania after the state capital, Hobart. As of 2020, Launceston is the 18th largest city in Australia. Launceston is the fifth-largest inland city and the ninth-largest non-capital city in Australia. Launceston is regarded as the most livable regional city, and was one of the most popular regional cities to move to in Australia from 2020 to 2021. Launceston was named Australian Town of the Year in 2022.