FOUR PROGRAMS.
ONE MISSION
The Indigenous
Marathon Project
Each year, 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18–30 are selected to train for the TCS New York City Marathon. They return to their communities as agents of change ,healthier, stronger and equipped to lead.
Communities for
Activity and Nutrition
The I-CAN program works in remote Indigenous primary schools and communities across Australia, providing children with access to fun, educational health and fitness programs that encourage school attendance and address childhood obesity and inactivity.
Running and Walking
IMF RAW normalises running and walking within Indigenous communities, providing a free, inclusive and safe environment for individuals to flourish and feel supported in, tackling chronic disease one step at a time.
FrontRunners
FrontRunners is a grants and mentoring program that extends the involvement of IMP graduates, facilitating leadership opportunities in their communities and keeping the cycle of change going.
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
RUNNING AS
A FORCE FOR CHANGE
The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) has been creating Indigenous leaders since 2010 through the delivery of running and physical literacy programs across Australia. We’re a health promotion charity (DGR1 status).
Founded by former world marathon champion, Robert de Castella AO MBE, our work addresses the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, inspiring a ripple effect of change.