Experience the thrills and lows of race days throughout Australia and beyond, with first-hand accounts from TRR members. (Got an epic race day story of your own? We’re all ears.)
Mainland
Adelaide Marathon Running Festival
“The entire course, even when running on the road, has athletes running through or next to beautiful gardens.”
International
Athens Marathon
“The huge historical significance is not lost on me as we run out in front of the ancient Marathon Stadium for the first two kilometres.”
Mainland
Australian Outback Marathon
“Largely soft, red-sand trails – with a few calf- and quad-busting dunes thrown in for sadistic measure – around Yulara, Northern Territory.”
International
Berlin breakfast run
“I LOVE Berlin. Everything good stars with B – bread, beer and Berliners. And it’s so orderly and efficient. It’s like a little clockwork city.”
International
Berlin Marathon
“In a marathon, consistency is key and I had spent too much trying to make up for my lost time in the first 5km…”
International
Berlin Marathon
“With the city so quiet, it’s an opportunity to get some lovely photos of places that would normally be quite busy.”
International
Big Five Marathon
“Running at Big Five in South Africa does present risks and runners were informed at the start ‘anything that runs in Africa is food’…”
International
Boston Marathon
“Starting at 3°C with driving monotonous torrential rain, thunder, lightning and a relentless headwind to add a little extra entertainment.”
Mainland
Bridge to Brisbane
Bridge to Brisbane is up there with the best, with a terrific course, brilliant organisation and an opportunity to run a quick time.”
Mainland
Brisbane Marathon Festival
“The short, sharp ascent over the bridge will hurt, but it’s worth it when you’ve begun to descend knowing the finish line is half a kilometre away.”
Mainland
Canberra Marathon
“The marathon course is undulating throughout the entire 42.195km and is well suited to Tasmanian runners.”
International
Chicago Marathon
“I felt so happy to be standing at that start line waiting to run. The years of training and prep had come down to this moment and I was loving it.”