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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North-West Tasmania
King Island Imperial20
“The feature event is a 32km (20 mile) solo handicapped race from Naracoopa on the East Coast and finishing in Currie, across the island.”
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International
New York Marathon
“The New York Marathon is a fabulous event and one that I personally cannot fault. It is definitely my favourite to date. Great city, great organisation, and great spirit…”
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Mainland
Orange Running Festival
“The course is lined with mooing cows, chewing sheep, flying crows, a couple of emus, and complete serenity in rural NSW.”
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International
Paris Marathon
“I again spot my dear husband and run to him to be swept off my aching feet in what has become our traditional end-of-marathon, twirl-around and bear hug.”
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International
Queenstown Marathon
“With my 60th birthday looming, I decided that my present to myself would be another marathon, this time overseas!”
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International
REVEL Canyon City
“Azusa, California is a small university town located at the entrance to the San Gabriel Canyon, giving it the nickname ‘Canyon City’.”
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International
Reykjavik 10K, Iceland
“Race entry includes free use of any of Reykjavik’s thermal pools afterwards which is a nice little bonus.”
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Launceston + North Tasmania
Ross Marathon
“The big marathons have all the hype, glitz and glamor, but I urge everyone to not discount the small country marathons. They have so much to offer.”
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Mainland
Rottnest Running Festival
“Rottnest Island is pure paradise, surrounded by clear turquoise waters – a by-product of the island’s limestone base.”
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International
Singapore Sundown Marathon
“Fancy a marathon that starts at midnight….? My husband completed the half marathon and tells me at 2km in he had a few very expletive words.”
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International
Stockholm Marathon
“After 2 kms I thought maybe this isn’t so bad. By 8km I was numb from head to toe and I knew it was going to be a very long day.”
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Mainland
Sunshine Coast Marathon
“All events are held alongside beautiful beaches, with fabulous views to occupy your mind surfside as you churn through the kilometres.”