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Running · Marathons
Three Bridges Run Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Location
- Parramatta, Australia
- Distance
- 26.1 mi / 42.0 km
Three Bridges Run Marathon: 27 September 2026. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Three Bridges Run Marathon Race Timeline
17 days to go
Mileage drops across these final weeks while you hold onto some race-pace sharpness — arriving fresh matters more than arriving fitter.
Three Bridges Run Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Three Bridges Run Marathon 2026?
Three Bridges Run Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Three Bridges Run Marathon start?
Three Bridges Run Marathon starts at 7:00am from Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.
Where does Three Bridges Run Marathon start?
Three Bridges Run Marathon starts at Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Three Bridges Run Marathon?
Three Bridges Run Marathon is 26.1 miles (42km).
How much does Three Bridges Run Marathon cost to enter?
$80-$165 (SOLD OUT - waitlist only) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Distance
- 26.1 miles / 42.0km
- Location
- Parramatta, Australia
- Start Point
- Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
- Start time
- 7:00am
- Surface
- Road (sealed shared-use path)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
$80-$165 (SOLD OUT - waitlist only) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Max Adventure.
Three Bridges Run 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.
Three Bridges Run Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Three Bridges Run Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road (sealed shared-use path).
Three Bridges Run Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Start line.
Where Three Bridges Run Marathon starts and finishes
Three Bridges Run Marathon starts at Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
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.
Full Three Bridges Run Marathon Route Breakdown
The Three Bridges Run starts and finishes at Western Sydney University's Parramatta South Campus and follows the sealed Parramatta Valley shared-use path along the Parramatta River. Runners pass Eric Primrose Reserve, George Kendall Riverside Park, Melrose Park and Meadowbank Wharf before crossing the John Whitton Railway Bridge and Bennelong Bridge into Wentworth Point and Millennium Parklands. The course is flat and fast: the Half Marathon climbs just ±128m and the 10km only ±61m. Marathon runners complete this eastern loop twice before heading west through Parramatta Park for a third loop. The course is not closed to other path users, so runners share the route with pedestrians and cyclists throughout.
Three Bridges Run Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Three Bridges Run Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:12
Average pace / km
5:43
Three Bridges Run 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 | 6:54 | 4:17 | 21:26 | 42:51 | 1:30:25 | 2:08:34 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:28 | 4:39 | 23:13 | 46:25 | 1:37:57 | 2:19:16 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:03 | 5:00 | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:45:29 | 2:29:59 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:37 | 5:21 | 26:47 | 53:34 | 1:53:01 | 2:40:42 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:12 | 5:43 | 28:34 | 57:08 | 2:00:33 | 2:51:25 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:46 | 6:04 | 30:21 | 1:00:43 | 2:08:05 | 3:02:08 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:21 | 6:26 | 32:08 | 1:04:17 | 2:15:37 | 3:12:50 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:55 | 6:47 | 33:56 | 1:07:51 | 2:23:09 | 3:23:33 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:30 | 7:09 | 35:43 | 1:11:25 | 2:30:41 | 3:34:16 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:39 | 7:51 | 39:17 | 1:18:34 | 2:45:45 | 3:55:42 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:48 | 8:34 | 42:51 | 1:25:42 | 3:00:49 | 4:17:07 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:57 | 9:17 | 46:25 | 1:32:51 | 3:15:53 | 4:38:33 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:06 | 10:00 | 50:00 | 1:39:59 | 3:30:57 | 4:59:58 | 7:00:00 |
Three Bridges Run Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Three Bridges Run Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Three Bridges Run Marathon finish
3:58:38
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 JourneyThree Bridges Run 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
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Three Bridges Run 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 Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus, Cnr Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Fifth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Three Bridges Run Marathon Charity Places 2026
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 Three Bridges Run Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Three Bridges Run Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusThree Bridges Run 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 Three Bridges Run Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.