Tassal AB Marathon Festival 2026

The foreshore serves as the central point for the Tassal AB Marathon Festival. Runners navigate a course between Airlie Beach and Cannonvale Beach, with shorter races utilizing the Port of Airlie end. This marks the 13th year for the event, recognized as an award-winning festival situated in a "beautiful tropical holiday destination" that also functions as a "launching pad for tourists" en route to the Whitsundays and reef country. The course features concrete footpaths and boardwalks, offering a relaxed coastal feel despite the effort involved. Its four-lap structure allows support crews to observe runners multiple times from a single location, a practical advantage. The event accommodates various age groups, including children as young as 4 and 6, with junior runs and a primary school challenge encouraging families to stay near the finish area.