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The festival takes over the streets of Grafton in New South Wales during jacaranda season, when the town's trees are in full purple bloom. Runners and walkers head out on sealed town roads beneath the flowering canopies, cross the famous Grafton Bridge and take in views over the Clarence River. Four distances are on offer, from a 21km half marathon down to a 10km, a 5km and a relaxed 2km fun run. The 2km wraps up with an optional purple-themed party in Memorial Park, so the day works as much for mates and families out for fun as for those chasing a time.
Running beneath blooming jacaranda canopies
Crossing the famous Grafton Bridge
Clarence River views
Memorial Park finish party for the 2km
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Memorial Park (2km finish and party)
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The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026, timed to coincide with Grafton's jacaranda season when the town's trees are in full bloom.
The routes follow sealed town streets in Grafton, passing under the flowering jacaranda canopies, crossing the famous Grafton Bridge and offering views over the Clarence River. It is a road surface rather than trail.
Yes. Grafton's town centre streets, the bridge and the Clarence River foreshore all give spectators places to cheer, and Memorial Park is the gathering point at the finish of the 2km.
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Check the race's registration page for pricing.Grafton, Australia
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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