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Running · Marathons
Cadbury Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Location
- Claremont, Hobart, Tasmania
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Cadbury Marathon: 3 January 2027 in Hobart. The only Australian marathon that races in summer — 200-runner field limit, 6-hour cut-off, entry from A$115.
Cadbury Marathon Race Timeline
115 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
Cadbury Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Cadbury Marathon 2027?
Cadbury Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 3 January 2027.
Where does Cadbury Marathon start and finish?
Cadbury Marathon starts at 100 Cadbury Road, Claremont — outside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory and finishes at The Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Claremont.
How many miles is Cadbury Marathon?
Cadbury Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Cadbury Marathon cost to enter?
A$115 early bird, rising to A$125 from 1 October 2026. Entry includes the race bib, a race information booklet, an optional post-run massage and a finisher’s medal. The marathon field is capped at 200.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Claremont, Hobart, Tasmania
- Start Point
- 100 Cadbury Road, Claremont — outside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory
- Finish Point
- The Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Claremont
- Surface
- Sealed road — residential streets, main road and the Brooker Highway alongside the Derwent
- Cut-off time
- Six hours.
- Age requirement
- 18 or over on race day.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
A$115 early bird, rising to A$125 from 1 October 2026. Entry includes the race bib, a race information booklet, an optional post-run massage and a finisher’s medal. The marathon field is capped at 200.
Ballot Policy
No ballot, but a hard field limit of 200 for the marathon — small enough that it is worth entering before the October price step rather than after it.
Cadbury Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Cadbury Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at 100 Cadbury Road, Claremont — outside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory and finishing at The Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Claremont. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cadbury Marathon flat?
Mostly, with a genuine descent and its matching climb. The two Cadbury Estate laps are residential and rolling; the run west drops downhill past Claremont Primary School, and the return brings that back. The long middle section along the Brooker Highway beside the Derwent is essentially flat. The organiser publishes an elevation map rather than a total figure, so Verus does not state one.
Cadbury Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
100 Cadbury Road, Claremont — outside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory
Start line.
Where Cadbury Marathon starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Cadbury Marathon Route Breakdown
The only marathon on the Australian calendar that races in high summer, and it works because Hobart in January averages a 14.5°C dawn. The course starts on Cadbury Road outside the chocolate factory and runs two laps of the Cadbury Estate — Somerdale Road, Mitcham Road, Keynsham Road, Moreton Crescent, Bourneville Crescent — before heading west and downhill past Claremont Primary School onto Main Road. From there it runs past MONA, joins the Brooker Highway along the Derwent, loops onto Foreshore Road near Montrose Bay High School, and continues to the Derwent Entertainment Centre before turning at Lloyd Lane and Goodwood Road to cross the Bowen Bridge, turning about 130m beyond it. The whole thing is then run back the other way, with a second main lap turning at Bilton Court, and a final Bowen Bridge crossing before the finish at the factory.
Cadbury Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Cadbury Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Cadbury Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Cadbury Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cadbury Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cadbury Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCadbury Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Personal drink bottles prepared to the published rules if you are using the drop-off — under 21cm, race number showing, no attachments
- Sun protection; a Tasmanian January day is mild but the UV is not
- A layer for the start, since a Hobart summer dawn averages 14.5°C
- A meeting point agreed at the Cadbury Chocolate Factory finish
Training Strategy for Cadbury Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at 100 Cadbury Road, Claremont — outside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Drink stations are published by kilometre and carry water plus Bulk Nutrients electrolyte for marathon and half runners. Marathon runners can also use the personal drinks drop-off, which is worth setting up if you are particular about your fuelling.
Getting some carbohydrate and protein into you within an hour of finishing helps recovery start properly. An optional post-run massage is included in the entry.
Cadbury Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Cadbury Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cadbury Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Cadbury Marathon
Hobart city centre
Everything to eat and stay, and the natural base for a trip that includes MONA and kunanyi.
About 15km from the start at Claremont, on a road that is partly closed.
Glenorchy and Claremont
Close to the start and the finish, and cheaper than the city.
Much less to do the day before or after.
Travel & Logistics
No passenger rail in Hobart. Claremont is about 15km north of the city centre by road, served by Metro Tasmania buses.
Managed closures along Cadbury Road, the Cadbury Estate, Main Road and sections of the Brooker Highway.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The Cadbury Estate laps at the start bring runners past the same point repeatedly, and the finish is at the factory itself.
The out-and-back structure means a spectator on the Brooker Highway sees runners in both directions.
Cadbury Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Cadbury Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.