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3 Marathons in 3 Days

12-Jul-2019 Kuranda, Queensland, Australia

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Trail Race Race Terrain

126KM / 79Miles
3 Days - 100 Runners

Alternate Distances: 84KM/52M 63KM/39M 42KM/26M 21KM/13M

DIFFICULTY Race Difficulty Advanced

Entry From $260 AUD

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The 3 Marathons in 3 Days is a staged trail race in the tropical rainforests of Far North Queensland. It is run over three consecutive days over three different courses.

This is the sixth year of the race that is held on the Atherton Tablelands.

There are two other events held on the same weekend and over the same course, but with varying distances:

The Cairns Marathon
The Kauri Half Marathon

Transport is included in the race fee and the bus departs from and returns to Cairns Colonial Club Resort. No public transport is available to the event and taxi fares will be too high.

A portion of the race entry fees are being donated to a local charity.

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Event Organiser
Lorraine Lawson

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Beginner

Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical.

Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.

Intermediate

Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Advanced

Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Expert

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain

Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Brutal

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain.

Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Global - Virtual

Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

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kiwipeter

09:08 21-01-16

Have run this event 3 times and it is awesome. Wonderfully oraganised and great running. This event is now a stable in my yearly running calendar. The organisers are amazing and the group of runners is fantastic with a range from extremely good to us plodders at the back. Made some great friends over the three days. This event has to be on your bucket list, you won't forget the joy of completing 3 marathons in 3 days.

mandarinboy

01:22 05-01-16

I run this in 2015 and absolutely loved it! Best race ever. Perfect location with very nice and beautiful courses, each day completely different from the other. Many nice streams to cool off in and many animals to listen to and look at and of course the rainforest with all the trees and plants. Totally forgot that I were running, so much other things that kept my mind occupied. Then we have the very supportive volunteers, they are absolutely the best you can find. Happy, cheerful and supportive. It is very nicely organized where you feel instantly part of the family. I do not have one single thing to complain about, absolutely the opposite, so many things to bring up as very well done. I did 15 marathons last year and this is by far the best in every category, difficulty, scenery, organization, support, everything. I really hope to be able to run this year as well but it might be hard due to work commitment and repatriation back home to Sweden but if I only should run one race in 2016, it would be this. Ultra runners are always very friendly but I think that they at this race are, if possible, even friendlier. So many nice chats with happy runners from many different places. Spend a fair bit of time with a super friendly Chinese master runner whom I have since meet in many other races in China. We both wear the race shirts from this race since they too are excellent, of course. So, if you do plan to do an extraordinary ultra, put this race on the top of your list. You will not regret it!

dynamic2014

10:26 26-12-15

27 December 2015: I have participated in the 3M3D since the inaugural event in 2012. 2016 will be my fifth year competing. As I am also the race director, I'm sightly biased towards this event! But it is truly unique in the experience it offers the competitors. It's great to get through the first marathon - which is tough. And then to turn up to the second - which for some are even tougher! Marathon 3 is a jog home, so no energy is spent worrying about Day 3. Ha, ha. But that aside, it's the comradery that is developed during the three days that sets this event apart from others. What a great way to spend a weekend. You will meet up with the same group of runners each day, and by the end of it all, everyone are best friends and looking forward to the next year. We have a high number of returning competitors who support the event wholeheartedly, and for good reason. The volunteers are wonderful and supportive. It's nice meet everyone at the pasta party the night before the first Marathon, and then again at the after party. I hope YOU can make it to the 5th 3M3D in 2016.

3 Marathons in 3 Days