

JOIN THE TEAM
THAT MAKES IT ALL HAPPEN
Every year over 200 volunteers pour into the event precinct in the dawn darkness to ensure every runner has the best possible experience on race day.
We could not deliver this event without them and their incredible drive and passion, especially at that time in the morning!

WHAT YOU'LL
RECEIVE
An official 7Cairns Marathon Festival volunteer t-shirt,
yours to keep
A donation to your club or charity
of choice (for groups and organisations)
A front-row seat to the best
weekend of the year in Cairns
The satisfaction of knowing you
made someone's race day possible
READY TO
APPLY
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
11 July 2027
Yes. This course has AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) course certification. Rest assured the 7Cairns Marathon Festival events follow strict guidelines to ensure the distance you are completing is accurately measured. The event provides the ideal opportunity to set a personal best or recording a qualifying time for the major marathons around the world.
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42.2km – 6hrs 15mins from gun time
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21.1km – 3hrs 30mins from gun time
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10km – 1hr 45mins from gun time
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5km: 1hr 10mins cut off from gun time
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2km: 30mins cut off from gun time
Interim cut off points TBC. Changes to interim cut off times based on event managements discretion.-
Yes all persons participating need to register. If you are already entered in an alternative distance and would like to accompany your child you do not need to enter again. Please leave your bib on and run in the shorter distance. You will only receive the time for the event you are entered in.
Still have questions?
THANK YOU
TO OUR PARTNERS













































