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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17 April, 2026
Sweet violet shines in reveal of 2026 Toowoomba Wellcamp Running Festival medal designs
With just over two weeks to go until the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival designs for this year’s medals were released today showcasing the city’s floral emblem, the sweet violet embossed in gold against a violet background etched with historic features. Entries across the revised race schedule are tracking strongly across all events, with international…
16 April, 2026
‘Just get out and do it’: Runner Graham Dougherty’s advice for Toowoomba
The former milkman shows that age means nothing when 76-year-old Graham Dougherty takes on pacing duties at Toowoomba’s running festival. Graham Dougherty says he’s “not fast, but made to last”, and can’t wait to lace up his shoes for the Toowoomba Running Festival. Born in 1950, the 76-year-old is the oldest male member of the…
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…
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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”
