FAQs

The next race date is set for the 24th of August 2025. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km all occur on the same day. 

There are two main ways to travel to Kangaroo Island. 

1. by Ferry is recommended with SeaLink providing discounts towards fares for registered runners. It also means you can bring a car that will make transit around the Island easier.
2. by Plane is also possible with limited flights into Kingscote each day, it may be possible for you to rent a vehicle at the airport also. 

You'll find more detail by reading our Getting There Guide.

If you'd like to relieve the stress of planning your logistics and join a group of like-minded travellers, Marathon Tours & Travel provide travel packages that include return transfers from Adelaide. 

The Marathon starts at 7:30am. 

The Half Marathon starts at 8:00am. Runners should report to the park entrance no later than 7:00am noting buses will depart at 7:15am sharp. The buses will transport half marathon runners to the Remarkable Rocks which acts as the start line for the half marathon. 

The 10KM starts at 8:30am. 

The park is closed for our runners and must re-open to the general public from 2:30pm. The cut-off time for all events is 2:30pm meaning each event has a cut off time based on when they start as follows:

• Marathon starts at 7:30am with a 7 Hour cut-off
• Half Marathon starts at 8:00am with a 6.5 Hour cut-off
• 10km starts at 8:30am with a 6 Hour cut-off

Runners can access toilets at the event village (Flinders Chase Visitors Centre) and at the Remarkable Rocks - which is the start of the half marathon, and the turnaround point of the marathon. There will also be a porta-loo out on the course near the halfway point.

Aid stations will be positioned about every 4km out on the course marked in your event guide. Aid stations placed on your event course will be accessible to Marathoners and Half-Marathoners.

Each Aid Station will be managed by Volunteers and will contain the following:

• WATER
• ELECTROLYTES
• HONEY FROM KI HONEY. Yes, we are using locally produced natural honey as our energy supply on our course.

Don't be a Tosser!

Dispose of your cups and gel packets in the designated bins provided, placed after every aid station. Bringing your gels? Help keep the course and environment clean by holding onto your used gel packets until you reach a bin.

We encourage the use of Hydration packs and refillable cups out on the course. You can refill at any of the aid stations out on course.

Yes, you absolutely can, and it is encouraged due to the remote nature of the event. We recommend you run with everything you may need and be supplemented by what you will find at the Aid Stations. 

The decision to cancel the event will be made by the Race Director in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer.  The cancellation policy is based on inclement weather conditions defined by air temperatures below 2°C or above 35°C and wind speeds in excess of 100km/hour. Please note the event will not be cancelled if ferry services cannot operate in the days prior to the event date.  

Your entry fee supports your experience on course including medical support, race marshals, road closures, and nutrition and aid stations as outlined in the event guide.

In 2025 runners across the line will receive a Finishers Cap, Finishers Medal and a Kangaroo Island Brewery Limited Edition Beer.

Marathon and 10km participants will start at the entrance to the Flinders Chase National Park and finish at the Flinders Chase Visitors Centre. 

Half Marathoners will start at the Remarkable Rocks and finish at the Flinders Chase Visitors Centre. Buses to transport half marathoners to their starting area depart from the park entrance at 7:15am sharp, please be present to board at 7:00am. 

Most participants transit by car, where possible we ask you to car-pool with friends and family to reduce traffic on the road. 
If you are driving, please allow extra time to drive cautiously, as wildlife is highly active on the roads during this time.

Bus Transfers departing from American River and Kingscote are available for purchase. Transfer Booking & Details here.

Guests on the Marathon Tours & Travel Packages have race-day transfers included in their packages. 

Limited parking is available at the Flinders Chase Visitors Centre until capacity is reached. Parking may be available on the side of the road though ensure to pull out of the way of regular traffic. 

Please do not park near the starting area. 

The start area will have some marquees and flags without further services. Toilets and water are located approximately 800m away at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre. 

The marathon starts at 7:30am. 

The half marathon starts at 8:00am, however runners should report no later than 7:00am noting buses will depart at 7:15am sharp. The buses will transport half marathon runners to the Remarkable Rocks which acts as the start line for the half marathon. 

The 10KM starts at 8:30am. 

You'll have services and shelter available at the finish area at the Flinders Chase National Park Visitors Centre. 

In the afternoon the official event afterparty is at Kangaroo Island Brewery from 3pm-6pm on the 24th of August.

Registration is made via the Marathon Tours & Travel Website, by navigating to the booking portal you can purchase your entry alone or with a travel package.

For your convenience bib collection in 2025 is available at different locations in the lead up to race day. As an insider tip, there's a reward for one lucky runner collecting their bib from each location.

1. Friday 15th August | 12:00pm to 5:30pm | RunDNA in Hindmarsh, South Australia
   
   
2. Saturday 16th August | 9:00am to 12:00pm | RunDNA in Hindmarsh, South Australia
   
   
3. Saturday 23rd August | 9:00am to 2:00pm | Ozone Hotel, Kingscote on Kangaroo Island
   
   
4. Sunday 24th August | 6:00am to 6:50am | Kangaroo Island Marathon Start Area

You can transfer your entry to another person up until 11:59 pm AEST 17 August 2025 (or 1 week out) from event day.  It will be your responsibility to find a person to transfer the entry to and arrange the race transfer. A fee of $20.00 to transfer the entry will apply, which is payable at the time of the transfer. Race organisers take no responsibility for name transfers and no claim can be made against event organisers for failed transfers. 

Contact [email protected] to arrange a transfer.

Any participant who changes into another race of greater value will be required to pay the difference between the entry fee originally paid and the current cost of participating in the alternative race plus a $10.00 admin fee. No fee or refund if runners change to a lesser-value event. 

Contact [email protected] to arrange a change of distance.

All entries are non-refundable for non-starters and non-finishers. Entry fees are refundable up until 11:59pm ACST Wednesday 24 July 2025 (or 4 weeks prior to event day should the event need to be re-scheduled for any reason) although 25% of the entry fee will be retained to cover administration. Fees will be processed by Marathon Tours & Travel and an item will appear on your statement showing funds being debited by Marathon Tours & Travel.