Kangaroo Island Marathon
RUN WITH THE ROOS!
Voted the #2 Must-Visit Region by Lonely Planet this is the perfect way to experience the Island!
The course route carves its way through the heart of a shutdown Flinders Chase National Park. Runners are inspired by post-bushfire regenerating flora and fauna, undulating roads and trails, an exposed coastal section with views to the powerful Southern Ocean and a boardwalk leading to the iconic Remarkable Rocks. The race format encourages a spirit of camaraderie amongst runners as they pass by each other throughout the day.
Our expert teams have been taking runners to events around the globe for over 44 years. To see you through to the finish line we have a dedicated team on site to ensure you get the most out of the experience!
Established in 2015, the Kangaroo Island Marathon is one of the most beautiful marathon courses anywhere in the world, providing once-in-a-lifetime views, a challenging course and an opportunity to see some incredible wildlife as well. Perfect for adventure runners, thrill-seekers or runners looking to vary the type of course they run on, the 2024 Kangaroo Island Marathon promises to be a superb event, filled with fun and incredible achievements! Enquire now to begin your journey or get in touch with our team to find out more…
Why not continue your journey after the Kangaroo Island Marathon and run the Sydney Marathon 2025?
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 21 August
Hotel: Pullman Hotel Adelaide
Meals: Welcome Dinner at Hotel
Highlights: Walking tour of the AdelaideArrive in Adelaide and make your own arrangements to transfer to Pullman Hotel Adelaide
This afternoon we take a guided Adelaide Tour including local guide. Tonight we will enjoy an early welcome Dinner at the Hotel PARC Restaurant.
** Please note: Taxi or Car Share options from Adelaide Airport to Pullman Hotel Adelaide are approximately $30 AUD one-way.
Friday 22 August
Hotel: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Highlights: Visit to Dudley Wines, Ferry CrossingAfter breakfast we depart the hotel by coach, to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis (approx. 90 min drive). We’ll board the ferry to Kangaroo Island (approx. 40 min crossing). Our transport will collect us at the island terminal and travel to Dudley Wines for a wine tasting and pizza lunch, whilst enjoying stunning views back onto the mainland. After lunch we will depart to the Ozone Hotel which will be our accommodation for the next 3 nights.
This evening you will enjoy a Welcome to Kangaroo Island dinner – 2 courses of local ingredients and a glass of local wine.
Saturday 23 August
Hotel: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Pre-Race Dinner
Highlights: Sights of Kangaroo Island Tour (Depart morning and return afternoon).Today you will get the chance to see and explore some of Kangaroo Island’s iconic sights, including a recon drive of Sunday’s race route in Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a visit to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. A stop for lunch will be included.
This evening we have a pre-race meal at the Hotel.
Sunday 24 August RACE DAY!
Hotel: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island
Meals: Post-race function at the Ozone Hotel
Highlights: Kangaroo Island Marathon / Half MarathonAn early continental breakfast has been arranged as we have an early transfer from the Ozone Hotel Kingscote to the Start area at Flinders Chase National Park (approx. 80-minute drive). A return transfer will bring you back to the hotel once the events have been completed.
This afternoon enjoy a post-marathon function.
Monday 25 August
Hotel: Pullman Hotel Adelaide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights: Visit McLaren Vale Wine RegionWe say goodbye to Kangaroo Island today as we head back to the mainland. After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach to the ferry crossing. Back on the mainland, we board our onward transport for a visit to the McLaren Vale Wine Region, for tasting and a private lunch at a winery.
After lunch transfer back to Adelaide.
Tuesday 26 August
Hotel: Pullman Hotel Adelaide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Highlights: Visit the Barossa Valley Wine Region, home of the world-renowned Shiraz WineToday we include a full-day exploring the world-renowned Barossa Valley. You will have a chance to sample of the regions fine wines and culture. The afternoon includes a Barossa Valley tasting, followed by lunch at winery and transfers back to our Adelaide Hotel.
This evening is at leisure.
Wednesday 27 August
Hotel: Pullman Hotel Adelaide
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner,
Highlights: Visit the Cleland Wildlife Park and HarndorfToday we visit the Adelaide Hills, starting off at Cleland Wild Life Park where you can get up close and hand-feed many native animals. In the second half of the day, we visit the German Town of Harndorf where you’ll have the chance to explore this quaint town. Finally, we return to the Pullman for our farewell dinner
Thursday 28 August
After breakfast, we transport you to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight.
Why not join us with an extension to Sydney for the TCS Sydney Marathon!
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Extensions
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed Kangaroo Island Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Kangaroo Island Marathon 2025 event as part of our package!
Kangaroo Island Tour | Seven-Night Package: August 21 – 28, 2025
Adelaide Features:
- Four nights’ accommodation at the Pullman Adelaide
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome Dinner (Thursday, August 21)
- Adelaide Walking Tour
- Barossa Valley Full Day Wine Tour
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Tour with a visit to Cleland Wildlife Park
- Farewell Dinner (Wednesday, August 27)
Kangaroo Island Features:
- Three nights’ accommodation at the Aurora Ozone Hotel
- Breakfast daily
- Roundtrip transportation to the Cape Jervis ferry terminal
- Roundtrip SeaLink Ferry to Kangaroo Island
- Meals as outlined on the itinerary
- Full Day Kangaroo Island Sightseeing Tour with picnic lunch
- Visit to McLaren Vale wine region for a tasting and lunch
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Not included:
- Guaranteed entry into the Kangaroo Island Marathon or Half Marathon (Available at an additional cost)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
Travelling with children or extra nights?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
2025 Rates
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterlingDouble Occupancy Single Occupancy Kangaroo Island Seven-Night Package £ 2,099 £ 2,629 Marathon and Half Marathon CostMarathon Entry £ 79 Half Marathon Entry £ 79 10K Entry £ 35
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Hotels
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Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island
Welcome to the Aurora Ozone Hotel at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Boasting a truly unique location, set along the foreshore of one of South Australia’s most pristine coastlines.
Experience our quality Kangaroo Island accommodation located on the foreshore with stunning views overlooking Nepean Bay from our Zone Restaurant.
Pullman AdelaideAn explorers playground in the heart of Adelaide. Our 308 rooms and suites offer a fresh, open layout and all-round connectivity; ready to welcome modern-day adventurers and nomads, travelling for business or pleasure.
Stay connected with ultra-fast Wi-Fi in the lobby and throughout the hotel. For those needing to regenerate and re-energise, our lap-pool with spa & sauna is the place. Need to sweat it out? Visit our fully equipped Fit Lounge & Bike Zone. Our PARC Brasserie and Bar infuse impeccable service with a modern European dining experience featuring fresh seasonal and local produce. It’s the perfect place for chance encounters, business dinners or wind-down drinks.
Positioned in the heart of the Adelaide Central Business District and with Adelaide’s world-class dining experiences and vibrant East End right on our doorstep, Pullman Adelaide is perfectly located.
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Event Information
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RACE DATE: Sunday 24 August 2025
RACE TIMES:
- Marathon – 7:30am
- Half Marathon – 8:00am*
- 10K – 8:30am
*Half marathon runners must report by 7:00am sharp. Buses depart to the Remarkable Rocks (start line) at 7:15am. Late runners will be transferred to the 10K.
COURSE: The course route carves its way through the heart of a shutdown Flinders Chase National Park. Runners are inspired by post-bushfire regenerating flora and fauna, undulating roads and trails, an exposed coastal section with views to the powerful Southern Ocean and a boardwalk leading to the iconic Remarkable Rocks. The race format encourages a spirit of camaraderie amongst runners as they pass by each other throughout the day.
CLIMATE: The weather in Kangaroo Island is mild with an average temperature between 10-17°C.
ENTRY FEE: We can provide entry to the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10km at a special rate when you book a package through Marathon Tours & Travel.
TIME LIMIT: The course time limit is seven (7) hours.
DIFFICULTY: Challenging course with rolling hills and beautiful scenery.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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