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Townsville 3in3 Marathon Event

Townsville's 3in3 Marathon Event Series will be held on The Strand starting at Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club area (right next to Basketball Court)

Friday 5 May, Saturday 6 May & Sunday 7 May 2023

Cost: $60 / race or $150 for ALL 3 Days

Please take note of START TIMES:
Day 1 Friday evening (Twilight) Start time - 5pm
Day 2 Saturday Start time - 7am
Day 3 Sunday Start time - 7am

The course will be a 42.2k lapped circuit of 7 laps of 6k / lap.

This Multi-Day event of 3 Marathons 3 days will be challenging for the experienced runner or those wanting to run the distance. 7 hour cut off.

Run ONE marathon or ALL 3 .. choice is yours.

Run and complete the Marathon to receive your daily Medal on finish.

All times are recorded and listed on our Independent Runner Events webpage and also on the 100 Marathon Club Listing

COVID – Plan: Absolutely all government guidelines are strictly adhered too and this event will be following all updates in regards to Covid. We will be monitoring the situation daily on the lead up to this event and numbers are strictly limited to ensure these guidelines are followed. Our plan is on our Website for all to read.

RACE BRIEFING: 15 minutes prior to your Start - right near the Starting area.

Please note these Events are ‘Boutique’ running events - with limited number of entrants - so get in quick to register to ensure a spot.

Weather: Mild to warm - hydrate and dress for the conditions

All results are recorded and listed on our Website directly after each event.

Townsville's Magnetic 30in30 Series 2

This unique event is being held for the second time ever in Australia!

Thursday 1st June to Friday 30th June 2023

30 Marathons 30 Days
5am start each day
Daily Race Briefing 4:45am

Each day will be held on a looped course at the Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, The Strand (right next to Basketball Court) in Townsville. 6 laps x 7km per day (+195m) for the marathon distance.

Why you ask? We love to run!!

The challenge to run in a multiday event with 42.195km per day is one that many runners want to achieve. It's a "bucket list" event... Can you take the challenge?

Cutoff: 8 hours each day

Cost: $1200 (all 30 days) Level 1 Entry
Cost: $900 (all 30 days) Level 2 Entry
Cost: $500 (10in10 options)
Cost: $60 per day for entry to any individual day/s

Absolutely LIMITED SPOTS each day

Level 1 entry includes a medal each day, plaque for completing all 30 days, polo shirt, personalized bib & certificate on completion.

Level 2 entry includes polo shirt, personalized bib & certificate on completion only.

10in10 entry includes a medal each day, polo shirt, personalized bib & certificate on completion only.

*** ENTRY PRICES RISE FROM 10 APRIL 2023 ***

Aid Station: Yes, with a Volli to take care of your personal items. Please note these events are ‘self-sufficient’ with nutrition and hydration as ‘YOUR’ own responsibility.

Australian 100 Club: Yes, recorded per final RD results for each day.

Race Results: Timing will be recorded each day by our Volli & posted daily to the Independent Runner Events website.

Facilities: Toilets, showers, bubblers on course.

Medals/Awards:
30in30 & 10in10 - Entrants will receive awards as detailed above.
Single Days - a medal will be given for each event entered & completed.
*** Please note when entering these events that IRE requests that entry is received at least ONE MONTH prior to your event date to be guaranteed a medal - otherwise we will do our best with a generic medal or on the day medal ***

10in10 Dates: 3 options -
1st to 10th June
11th to 20th June
21st to 30th June

Accommodation: Google for details anywhere along The Strand near the SLSC - walking distance to all amenities in the area including cafes, restaurants & supermarkets.

MAGNETIC 30in30
THE CHALLENGE IS ACHIEVABLE

Townsville Twilight 7in7 Marathon Series

TOWNSVILLE TWILIGHT SERIES 7in7 MARATHON EVENT

Runners of all levels love a challenge and IRE have come up with another beauty!!

DATE: Monday 4th September – Sunday 10th September 2023

7 Marathons 7 Days (evenings) being held at The Strand each evening at 5pm.

IRE has a looped course set at The Strand here in Townsville. 6k Loops (Approx) x 7 = 42.195k.

Run ONE marathon or ALL 7 the choice is yours.

Run or walk and complete the Marathon to receive your Medal on finish within cut-off 7 hours or by midnight. Early start allowed (please contact me direct).

This event will start at our ‘Official’ start area – right next to the Surf Life Saving Club Picnic Bay – next to the Basketball Court. All IRE Events are 100% Council approved and fully insured for your safety and well-being.

IRE has our very own AID Station table/area for you to leave your personal items and any special drinks or nutrition you may require – IRE will provide some food and water. Volli also on hand for the entire event.

There are taps and toilets on the course at each end of the Loop with spectacular views all round.

COVID – Plan: Absolutely all government guidelines are strictly adhered too and this event will be following all updates in regards to Covid. Please don’t attend if unwell.

RACE BRIEFING: 15 minutes prior to your Start - right near the Starting area.

Please note these Events are ‘Boutique’ running events - with limited number of entrants - so get in quick to register to ensure a spot.

All results are recorded and listed on our Website directly after each event.