McDonalds Townsville Running Festival

The McDonald's Townsville Running Festival is North Queensland’s premier community running event, bringing together thousands of participants from across Australia to experience the best of Townsville’s vibrant tropical lifestyle. Set against the stunning backdrop of Castle Hill, The Strand and Townsville’s iconic waterfront "the Strand", the festival features distances for all ages and abilities — from family-friendly fun runs to Marathon racing and everything in between. Proudly delivered by the Townsville Road Runners and its sponsors and partners, the event celebrates health, community, tourism and the unique spirit of Townsville.