Kangaroo Island Marathon achieves 150% growth as Marathon Tours & Travel delivers first edition under their new management

September 5, 2025

Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) has successfully delivered the Kangaroo Island Marathon for the first time under its new management, with the event drawing runners from around the world, making a significant contribution to the local community and economy.

Australia (September 5, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Held on Sunday 24th August against the rugged coastal backdrop of Flinders Chase National Park, the 2025 edition of Kangaroo Island Marathon welcomed 191 runners across the marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, representing 12 countries. Numbers were up 150% on the previous year, with 10% of the field being made up of local runners.

In addition to showcasing Kangaroo Island as a world-class running destination, Marathon Tours & Travel placed a strong emphasis on community partnerships and sustainability.

Such initiatives included:

• A custom finisher’s beer created by Kangaroo Island Brewery, with an afterparty hosted at the venue.
• Event merchandise designed by Kangaroo Island Wool and a finisher’s cap donated by BlackChrome Apparel.
• Prizes for placegetters offered in partnership with South Australian businesses.
• Traditional ANZAC biscuits for finishers, made in collaboration with Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island Oats, and Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
• Aid stations stocked with biodegradable products and locally produced tubs of honey in place of single-use gels.

All event assets and waste were also removed from the park post-race, ensuring the natural environment was left untouched. Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, praising the organisation, on-course experience and community feel.

Race Director Shannon Stacey at Marathon Tours & Travel, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have delivered the Kangaroo Island Marathon for the first time under our new management. The race not only showcased the breathtaking landscapes of Flinders Chase National Park but also brought genuine benefit to the local community through meaningful partnerships. We sincerely thank all of our local partners that supported our first iteration of the event. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to build on this foundation in future years.”

The Kangaroo Island Marathon is part of Marathon Tours & Travel’s “Aussie Challenge” – a back-to-back running adventure combining the wild coastal trails of Kangaroo Island with the iconic TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, now an Abbott World Marathon Major. The package includes guaranteed race entry to both events, along with accommodation, transfers, sightseeing, and exclusive medals, delivering an unforgettable blend of rugged landscapes and city marathon buzz.

Full results from the event can be found HERE.

For more information, and to register for the the 2026 iteration of the Kangaroo Island Marathon visit HERE

And for more information about the Aussie Challenge visit HERE

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Photo Credit: James Raison

Contact:

Name: Kate Allan – Compete PR
Email: kate@competepr.com
Phone: +44 7754 072648

About Marathon Tours & Travel

Founded by runner and travel visionary Thom Gilligan in 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognized leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston (USA), Manchester (UK) and Adelaide (Australia), the team has industry-leading global prominence.

Marathon Tours & Travel are an approved International Tour Operator to many marathons and other running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which consists of the Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon, TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS and candidate races – the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and Shanghai Marathon.

Their global team of Trip Designers, Trip Leaders and Trip Specialists makes each trip they offer unique and special. They have sought out the best in the industry, and their combined knowledge and experience makes them a global leader in the endurance sports travel industry.

MTT also owns a number of global events, including Patagonia Running Festival Marathon, Madagascar Marathon, Antarctica Marathon®, Arctic Marathon and Kangaroo Island Marathon; and the team is excited about further expansion plans across 2025 and beyond.