RACE DAY

We're so excited to see everyone on Sunday 11 October. Below you can find all your Race Day information!

2026 EVENT GUIDE

Download and save the 2026 Event Guide and get all the information you need to plan your perfect race day.

2026 EVENT GUIDE

START TIMES & LOCATIONS

Race Distance	Start Time	Assembly Time	Start Location
Marathon	6:00AM	5:45AM	Optus Stadium
Half Marathon	7:40AM	7:25AM	Optus Stadium
Burswood Park 4km Dash	8:45AM	8:30AM	Optus Stadium
PerthNow 10km	9:40AM	9:25AM	Langley Park

START PRECINCT MAPS

REMINDER: The Perth Now 10km starts at Langley Park. The Burswood Park 4km Dash, Half Marathon and Marathon start at Optus Stadium.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Visit our Public Transport page here for more information or download your train schedule below.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

PARKING

Strictly limited event parking available at Belmont Park. Due to road closures after 3.30am, Belmont Park is accessible from Graham Farmer Freeway eastbound only. Event organisers strongly recommend participants use the free Transperth event services.

EVENT GUIDES

Download your distance specific Event Guide below.

BURSWOOD PARK 4KM DASH PERTHNOW 10KM HALF MARATHON MARATHON

CLOTHING DROP OFF SERVICE

A Clothing Drop Off Service is available for participants to leave a few pieces of clothing, to be collected post-race. You will be required to visit race pack collection during operating hours as there is strictly no clothing dropoff on race day.

Each participant is permitted one clothing drop off bag, and must use the bag provided at the clothing drop off service.

Event staff may examine any item before accepting it at clothing drop off and have the right to refuse items.

Please do not place valuables such as wallets, keys, phones etc. in your bag. Event organisers take no responsibility for the contents of any bag, for theft, damage or loss of property of any kind.

Clothing can be collected at the Clothing Collection Point.

CLOTHING DROP OFF PROCEDURE

1. Collect your race pack.

2. Place the bag tag (provided by volunteers at the drop-off desk) onto the bag provided at the drop-off desk.

3. Insert post-race items only into the bag. (you are not permitted to put items inside another bag, backpack, handbag, luggage, container etc. as we must be able to see the items in each bag)

4. Drop off at the clothing drop-off area at Race Pack collection during operating hours.

RACE BIB COLLECTION INFORMATION

COURSE HYDRATION

There are aid stations at set intervals of each course to keep you well hydrated on race day. With water available on all courses, and Gatorade on course for the Half Marathon and Marathon at select aid stations, thanks to our Race Hydration Partner Gatorade! Marathon runners will also receive LVL UP Energy Gels twice along the course!

COURSE MAPS

REMINDER: The Perth Now 10km starts at Langley Park.

BURSWOOD PARK 4KM DASH FLYOVER

PERTHNOW 10KM Flyover

HALF MARATHON FLYOVER

MARATHON FLYOVER

AID STATIONS

Stay fuelled, hydrated and race ready with aid stations positioned at regular points along each course. Water will be available at every aid station across all distances, while Half Marathon and Marathon participants will also have access to LVL UP and LVL UP Energy Gels at selected locations. Toilets can be found within the start and finish precinct and at every aid station.

Medical teams will be available throughout the event. If something doesn’t feel right, stop and ask for help. No finish time is worth risking your health.

Sponges will also be available for Marathon and Half Marathon runners at selected points on course. For the Marathon, these will be located at Aid Stations 10, 12 and 13, with sponges available at Aid Station 5 for the Half Marathon.

4km	Distance	Hydration Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	2.7km	Water	Yes

10km	Distance	Hydration Station	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	2.70km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	5.50km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	7.90km	Water	Yes

Half Marathon	Distance	Fuel Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	3.0km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	4.4km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	7.3km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 4	10.05km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 5	13.1km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 6	16.5km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 7	20km	Water	Yes

Marathon	Distance	Fuel Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	4.6km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	8.9km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	10.4km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 4	13.2km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 5	16km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 6	19.1km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 7	22.1km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 8	23.5km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 9	26.5km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 10	30km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 11	34km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 12	36.7km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 13	40km	Water	Yes

RACE DAY FAQs

Got a question for us? Maybe somebody else has already asked us! We’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked Race Day questions and answers.

Still not answered? You can send us an email at info@perthrunningfestival.com.

Do children need to be accompanied?

Yes, children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent / guardian who is also registered to run in the same distance.

Wheelchair Use

Non-Racing wheelchairs can compete in the 4KM and 10km events. However for your safety and others we recommend affixing a flag to your wheelchair and starting from the read of the starting field in each event.

Can I wear a hydration vest or hydration pack?

While the use of Hydration vests or packs with internal or external water bladders are NOT permitted. We do permit the use of Hydration Vests with clear, soft flasks on the chest no more than 1 litre volume per flask.

Does my finisher shirt get posted?

For Marathon and Half Marathon finishers who had their race bib posted you will collect your finisher shirt on race day from the finish precinct.

Can I drop off my clothes before the race?

We offer a clothing drop off service for all participants, available only at Pack Pick Up as you collect your bib. There will be no clothing drop off on Race Day.

Do I need to wear my race bib while on course?

You must wear your assigned race bib for emergency and security reasons while also giving you your official race time and access to Marathon Photos post event.

Are there Aid Stations on course?

Yes there are aid stations along each course. Full list of amenities and specific aid station locations for each distance are below.

4km	Distance	Hydration Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	2.7km	Water	Yes

10km	Distance	Hydration Station	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	2.70km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	5.50km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	7.90km	Water	Yes

Half Marathon	Distance	Fuel Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	3.0km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	4.4km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	7.3km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 4	10.05km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 5	13.1km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 6	16.5km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 7	20km	Water	Yes

Marathon	Distance	Fuel Available	Toilets Available
Aid Station 1	4.6km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 2	8.9km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 3	10.4km	Water	Yes
Aid Station 4	13.2km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 5	16km	Water & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 6	19.1km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 7	22.1km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 8	23.5km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 9	26.5km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 10	30km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 11	34km	Water, LVL UP & LVL UP Gel	Yes
Aid Station 12	36.7km	Water & LVL UP	Yes
Aid Station 13	40km	Water	Yes

Can I run with my dog?

Only official guide, support or working dogs are allowed on course. No other animals will be allowed.

Can I have a supporter ride a bike next to me?

No personal support riders or bike riders within the vicinity of runners are permitted on course. It is the responsibility of each athlete while running to ensure that no bikes are on the course near the runners. Any transgression will result in disqualification from the event.

What time does the event conclude?

The event concludes at 1pm with the event village open until 2pm *Subject to change

Where will the runners finish and can I watch?

The runners will finish inside the stadium on the turf. Gates A, D & E will be open for spectators to enter the venue and watch from the Level 1 west seating bowl, between aisles 126 and 135. We encourage spectators to enter where possible via gate A to avoid delays crossing race routes.

Will there be food and drink to purchase?

Food and beverage will be available to purchase from food trucks on the Northern Oval and at City View Cafe (open 7:00am - 3:00pm)

*Subject to change

Will first aid be on site?

St Johns medical crews will be present inside the stadium and Stadium Park (Northern Oval and roaming around Gate D)

Is public transport included in my registration?

Yes, all Perth Running Festival registrants are entitled to free public transperth train services on race day, with some early morning trains running to get you to the start line on time, just wear your race bib and hop on board!

RACE DAY

2026 EVENT GUIDE

START TIMES & LOCATIONS

START PRECINCT MAPS

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

PARKING

EVENT GUIDES

CLOTHING DROP OFF SERVICE

CLOTHING DROP OFF PROCEDURE

COURSE HYDRATION

COURSE MAPS

AID STATIONS

RACE DAY FAQs

For more information please contact us at info@perthrunningfestival.com.au.