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Cairns Running Clubs Launch Weekly Sessions as Festival Registrations Open
Registrations are open for major festivals while local groups run regular sessions open to all abilities.
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The 7Cairns Marathon Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 12 July 2026 at Fogarty Park, Cairns, with distances including marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km family fun run, and registrations currently open but limited.
Weekly club runs for beginners
Cairns Road Runners, a non-profit club founded in 1979, offers weekly social runs every Tuesday at 5:30am across various Cairns locations for road, track and trail runners of any ability. New participants can join these sessions to build fitness gradually without needing prior experience.
Free community parkrun sessions
Kewarra Beach parkrun provides a free, weekly 5km community event held every Saturday morning for all abilities, with junior 2km runs for ages 4-14 on Sundays. These timed events allow runners to track progress at their own pace while meeting others in the local area.
Trail event series ahead of the festival
Dynamic Running hosts the 3M3D Grand Slam from 9-11 July 2026, including the Cairns Marathon on 11 July and the Fig Tree Half Marathon or 10km. These trail events serve as preparation options for those planning to enter the 7Cairns Marathon Festival the following day.
Interested runners can visit the listed club and event websites to confirm details and secure spots where numbers are restricted. Checking the specific pages for each group or festival gives the most current information on start times and entry requirements.