Perth Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Perth Marathon is the full-marathon event of the Perth Running Festival, run through Burswood Park and along the Swan River before finishing on the field inside Optus Stadium. The course is AIMS-certified and counts toward the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings. It also serves as the official Western Australian state marathon championship. The race is held on a Sunday in October, starting and finishing at Optus Stadium in Burswood.
