3 March, 2026

Meet the champion runner training at 4am to balance family, work and injuries

Jamie Lacey has won back-to-back Toowoomba marathons while battling sciatica for five years, but his biggest challenge remains balancing training with fatherhood. As early as 4am you can see Jamie Lacey running around Toowoomba, training for his upcoming races. The 32-year-old won the Toowoomba Marathon in 2024 and 2025, and his preparations are already under…

6 November, 2025

Fresh courses and a revamped event program headline the new-look Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival 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. Taking on feedback from residents and participants, the festival has been streamlined into a one-day running program on Sunday, May 3 headlined by the ASICS Half Marathon and…

4 May, 2025

Back-to-back wins highlight of Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon

Toowoomba’s Jamie Lacey and Brisbane’s Kathryn Parkinson made the most of today’s ideal conditions to blitz the field and rack up back-to-back victories in the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon men’s and women’s events. And in scenes reminiscent of their 2024 triumphs Lacey and Parkinson left plenty of daylight between themselves and the rest of the…

4 May, 2025

Wheels up on Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon weekend

The Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon weekend took flight today with the inaugural running of the Runway Mile, Runway Relays on the tarmac and Grand Central 5km in the airport surrounds. Almost 3000 people will take part across the weekend, including Saturday’s local celebrities in reigning Supercar champion Will Brown who competed in the 5km and Toowoomba Region…

3 May, 2025

Venezuelan running family to egg each other on at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon Weekend

Three veterinarians, all family members originally from Venezuela, are bringing a special family dynamic to this year’s Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon. Roberto Garcia, his wife Maria, and Maria’s father Juan Bidirinis have each entered different events: Roberto is running the full marathon, Maria the Visit Toowoomba Region 10km, and Juan the Grand Central 5km. Roberto,…

2 May, 2025

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon weekend ready for take off

The Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon weekend is set to take flight this weekend (3-4 May) with a packed program. The action kicks off from 1:00pm on Saturday at the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport with the Runway Mile, Runway Relays, and Grand Central 5km, offering a unique experience of racing on an active airport runway. Supercar champion…

11 April, 2025

How to Effectively Taper off Your Run Training

April 3, 2025 / ASICS Australia Here’s how to taper off your training effectively and responsibly, so you’ll appear at the starting line in optimal shape. The tapering phase usually starts a few weeks before your marathon. The general rule is to reduce your running volume and intensity while maintaining your speed work. In other…

2 April, 2025

Back for more volunteering at the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon

Holding the finishing tape to welcome elated winners, handing out water to parched runners, presenting medals to excited finishers or being that person who guides everyone to where they need to be – volunteers are the lifeblood of all major events. And more than 130 volunteers will support the delivery of the 2025 Toowoomba Wellcamp…

31 March, 2025

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon participants can pull up custom socks in 2025

  A new partner for the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon will knock the socks off participants with custom designed Steigen socks stepping up for purchase for the 2025 event. Famous for their colourful creations Steigen socks feature a lightweight, moisture-wicking blend of microfibre nylon and 20 per cent lycra to ensure feet stay dry and…

27 March, 2025

Marathon Must-Dos: Top Toowoomba Attractions for Marathon Visitors

  Written by Queensland Country Tourism The Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon isn’t just about the race—it’s a weekend-long celebration of fitness, fun, and exploring one of Queensland’s most charming regional cities. Whether you’re lacing up for the full marathon, tackling the Runway Mile, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s plenty to do in Toowoomba before and…