Carcoar Cup Running Festival
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About This Event
The Carcoar Cup bills itself as Australia's most scenic marathon - a point-to-point run on bitumen and dirt through the historic villages of Neville and Carcoar in the NSW Central West, under Mount Macquarie. Marathon, half, 10km, 6km and a kids' 1.8km.
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Sunday 8 November
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Teams Marathon8am$220
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1.8km8:15am$25
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Half Marathon8:45am$85
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6km8:45am$40
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10km9:30am$55
Entry fees as listed on 27 Oct 2026. Prices often rise after early bird, so check the entry page for today's price.
Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Terrain
- Mixed (road & dirt, hills)
- Location
- Belubula Street, Carcoar, NSW
- Entry Fee
- From $25 (see registration for each distance)
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Start Time
- Earliest start 8:00 AM (multiple starts)
- Good for Beginners
- Yes – 1.8 km and 6 km options are ideal for first‑timers, with a friendly community atmosphere.
Event Details
Course Description
The marathon is a point-to-point course that starts on Belubula Street in Carcoar and runs through open farmland and the village of Neville on a mix of quiet bitumen roads and unsealed dirt tracks, with Mount Macquarie as the backdrop. It is genuinely undulating - there are real climbs - and the surface underfoot changes between sealed road and hard-packed dirt, so road shoes with a bit of grip are the right call. The half marathon starts separately from Crouch Street in Neville and the 10km from Mandurama on Fell Timber Road, both finishing in Carcoar; the 6km Dash and Kids 1.8km are run in and around the village itself.
Getting There
Carcoar is about 3 hours west of Sydney and 45 minutes from Bathurst or Orange. Park at Freshwater Park (Wilson Street and Ada Avenue) and in the surrounding residential streets - the village is small, so arrive early. Bus route 483 stops about 200m away. Point-to-point distances have a bus shuttle to the start; check the event site for times.
Where to Stay
Places to stay near the start, priced for race weekend.
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Weather & What to Pack
Early November in the Central West is mild spring weather - historically 8-22C on race day - but it can warm up quickly once the sun is up, and there is little shade on the farmland sections. Start with a throwaway layer for the early marathon start and carry fluid between aid stations.
Race details last updated 23 Sep 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Carcoar Cup chip-timed?
Yes, every distance is chip-timed by Multisport Australia, with results and a finisher's certificate afterwards.
Is there a cut-off time?
The marathon has a 6-hour limit. The half marathon, 10km, 6km and 1.8km have no cut-off.
What do finishers get?
A finisher's medal for every distance, plus aid stations on course and the festival at the finish in Carcoar.
How hard is the course?
Challenging for the longer distances - it is hilly and part of it is on dirt. The 6km and Kids 1.8km around the village are much flatter and suit first-timers.
Where do the half marathon and 10km start?
They start away from the main venue - the half from Crouch Street in Neville and the 10km from Fell Timber Road near Mandurama - and both finish in Carcoar. A shuttle runs to the start lines.
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