News and updates

RECORDS TUMBLE ON HISTORIC DAY IN LAUNNIE

Tasmanian Road Running Championships

This year we will be hosting a number of Athletics Tasmania championships once again.

Run Strong, Recover Fast: Race Day Tips

Smart race-day strategy helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and recover faster—so you can enjoy every step of this festival.

Pre-Race Prep: Feel Strong and Ready for the McGrath Launceston Running Festival

Fine-tune your body before race day with smart mobility, hydration, and recovery strategies to run your best.

Win Endurance Recovery Boots

Win a set of Endurance Recovery Boots

World-Class Runners to Chase Records and $50,000 Prize Pool on June 1

Elite Fields Announced

The Secrets to Faster Recovery: Chiropractic and Allied Health for Runners

While healing from injuries takes time, there are some strategies to help the process along.

Launceston to Host Top Ranked Half Marathon in Southern Hemisphere

McGrath Launceston Running Festival Makes History with World Athletics Elite Label

Injury Prevention for Runners: Strength, Stability and Smart Recovery

Make sure you give your body the tools it needs to keep your running routine on track.

Mastering Your Training: The Role of Chiropractic in Peak Performance

Make chiropractic an essential part of your training routine for best results.

Join Us in Japan

Win a trip to the 2024 Shonan International Marathon

Anytime Fitness 10km Elite Fields

Australia's best racing this weekend in Launceston

Think Big Half Marathon - Elite Fields Announcement

Organisers are excited to announce the elite fields for the Think Big Half Marathon at the McGrath Launceston Running Festival to be held on Sunday June 2.

World Athletics Label for Launceston Half Marathon

The McGrath Launceston Running Festival has joined an exclusive group of events around the globe, being awarded a World Athletics Label.

Smash the Sad’s with a Sweat this Season

Winter can be tough – cold mornings, dark evenings and the iconic Tasmanian fog. For many, these conditions can result in increased fatigue, depression and isolation.

History of Speed to Continue at Launceston 10

Since it began in 2007, the Launceston 10 has forged a reputation of attracting world class distance running fields and super quick times.

Olympians to Chase a Fast Half in Launnie

The McGrath Launceston Running Festival is already widely regarded as the place to run a personal best for 10km. That’s rapidly expanding to include the Think Big Half Marathon.

Pushing Wheelbarrow for a Half Marathon

If you think simply running a Half Marathon is hard, let us introduce you to Jade Child.

McGrath Joins Launceston Running Festival

Launceston’s largest mass participation sporting event has a new sponsor and new name.

Nutrition Tips from KODA Nutrition & Olympian Milly Clark

Get your pre-race, race day and post-race nutrition right with these tips and tricks from Milly Clark and KODA Nutrition

Clifford Eyes 'Blinky' World Record

Australian Para distance running star is aiming an assault on the 10km vision impaired world record in Launceston on December 13.