Christmas Island Marathon

Each track holds a unique opportunity to experience Christmas Island like never before. Our Full and Half marathon tracks are a challenging cross country adventure! The tracks are a combination of road and multi terrain trails. The 5km Dash starts and returns to scenic Flying Fish Cove, whilst the 2km stroll held each year with a fancy dress theme for the kids, sees mums & dads with strollers, Cowboys, Indians, Super Heroes, and Aliens head to and return from the centre of town. Albeit an event that has attracted competitors from afar as the United Kingdom, USA, New Zealand and across Australia, the Christmas Island Marathon retains a community feel with events and activities that are fun, inclusive and achievable. 1st – 2nd – 3rd place category awards are given as well as for Male, Female and Masters (50+) for the 21.1km solo and team events including the Walk the Course event. The Walk the Course event is as named and the requirement is simply no running not adhering to Race Walking stipulations regarding the straight leg rule a foot This event, although inclusive of awards for 1st, 2nd & third place including M/F & Masters categories, allows participants regardless of competitiveness to simply enjoy the experience attracting groups of friends, couples as well as those out to challenge the clock. The Open Team Relay is also aimed to provide a fun, and social challenge event with no set change over distances as long as feet are continuously on the ground at points at relay changes.