ELEVATE YOUR RUN ON SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2026
SCENIC. HISTORIC. COLOURFUL.
Welcome to the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival – Sunday 3 May 2026
The streets of Toowoomba will come alive with the rhythm of thousands of running feet when the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival returns in 2026.
This year marks a fresh new chapter as the event evolves from the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon into a festival of running for all ages and abilities.
With new courses designed to showcase the city’s historic landmarks, artistic streetscapes, and colourful parks and gardens, it’s the perfect way to experience Toowoomba in its autumn best, just before the winter chill sets in.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running with family, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s a distance for everyone:
- ASICS Half Marathon
- Visit Toowoomba Region 10km
- Grand Central 5km
- Mile
Now in its third year, the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival continues to grow, uniting locals and visitors alike in a celebration of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
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10 April, 2026
Commonwealth Games runner Brielle Erbacher returns to defend Toowoomba mile record.
Commonwealth Games steeplechase runner Brielle Erbacher is set to defend her mile title at Toowoomba’s running festival after setting a race record last year. Known for her steeplechase running, this year Brielle Erbacher is returning to Toowoomba to compete in the mile event. She won the same event last year with a time of five…
2 April, 2026
Local podiatrist urges community to support ‘great’ Toowoomba marathon event
Local podiatrist urges community to support ‘great’ Toowoomba marathon event Local podiatrist Pieter Van Der Kooji ran the Toowoomba marathon in 2025 and will return this year to take on the half marathon and potentially the relay race. Running alongside him is Dr Natasha Graves, and they’ll be fundraising for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation. “She…
2 April, 2026
‘Age is only a number’: The running family preparing for the Toowoomba Marathon
Three generations of the Galley family have turned Saturday morning park runs into a weekly tradition that will culminate in their collective participation at the Toowoomba Marathon. Meet the family of runners ready to take on this year’s Toowoomba Marathon. Mark Galley was hot off the Boston Marathon when he ran the 10k event alongside…
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“I can’t think of a better place to have a marathon or any running event, because you have such beautiful scenery around you”
“Get your runners out and get out there in Toowoomba’s beautiful weather!”
“The EMQ team has experience across almost every major multi-sport event in the world and they are eager to share their expertise and support the Toowoomba community to evolve a signature event that celebrates their city”
“TRR will support the Toowoomba Marathon presented by Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport and work closely with the team at EMQ on race routes, community liaison and helping recruit the all-important volunteers to assist on race day”
