Sunset Coast Marathon and Run Festival 2026

Tom Simpson Park at Mullaloo Beach marks the start of a morning on the Sunset Coast, with the course following "stunning coastal stretches" and the "spectacular Indian Ocean coastline." The Sunset Coast Marathon and Run Festival offers a genuine run festival atmosphere, not just a competitive race day: beginners, regular runners, walking groups, families, corporate crews, and sporting teams all share the same start-and-finish energy near the beach. The routes are road-based, out-and-back, and mostly flat, though a few short, steep climbs will challenge the legs. Participants will encounter coastal parklands, pristine beaches, shaded sections under coastal trees, aid stations, "sunrise views," and an "invigorating sea breeze" that makes an early start more palatable. Children can participate with family-friendly options, nearby playgrounds, and pram-accessible courses, making "Own the sunrise" a fitting description of the morning's experience.