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? Tell us!)
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Mainland
Adelaide Marathon Running Festival
“The entire course, even when running on the road, has athletes running through or next to beautiful gardens.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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…”
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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.”
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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’…”
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International
Boston Marathon
“Starting at 3°C with driving monotonous torrential rain, thunder, lightning and a relentless headwind to add a little extra entertainment.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Mainland
Canberra Marathon
“The marathon course is undulating throughout the entire 42.195km and is well suited to Tasmanian runners.”
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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.”