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Pre-event Welcome & Brief

6:00pm Saturday: 24th August 2024 at Le CLA

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HISTORY BEHIND THE CI MARATHON

The origins of the Marathon lie in Christmas Island folklore beginning in 1992 as a wager between Island Hash House since growing to become an internationally listed event. Competitors may choose to run or walk the course in both the full and half Marathons. The scenic and challenging multi terrain marathon course starts at the top of the island plateaux 260m above sea level running along roads, trails and through Tropical Rainforests down to and along the rugged Island Coastline finishing at Flying Fish Cove.


EVENTS

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.

All the events finish at the Islands iconic Flying Fish Cove.

OUR COURSES

  • 42.2 FULL MARATHON + WALK THE COURSE

  • 21.1km HALF MARATHON + WALK THE COURSE

  • 5km DASH

  • 2km FAMILY FUN WALK

  • 1km SENIORS STROLL

Carb Night Brief & Registration Packs

6:00pm - Le CLA

Complimentary Carb Fest and registration briefing - Enjoy a complimentary meal, be officially welcomed and meet fellow competitors. Runners will also receive their registration packs. • Complimentary limited Edition C.I Marathon Cap and Shirt for all Full and Half Marathon & Team Relay Competitors • Free Cap for 5km Dash Participants.