DateExpected
Early July 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Bencubbin Recreation Complex, Bencubbin
Bencubbin, Western Australia
Countdown
July
A full marathon on gravel roads out of Bencubbin. Running the distance on a loose surface is its own challenge, so expect a long, honest day on your feet.
Key facts
01Team-of-two and team-of-four options were offered in 2026
02Point to point, not a loop
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The course
The route
Bencubbin
Distance42km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate42.2 km
Weather
Early-July, Bencubbin
17°CTypical high
5°CTypical low
0°CColdest in 20 years
27%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 5°C, but it has dropped to 0°C. Rain on 27% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserShire of Mt Marshall
Websitegravelgrind.com.au
Instagram@mt_marshall_gravel_grind
Running since2026
Training
Training for the Mt Marshall Bendigo Bank Gravel Grind 42 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
42 km
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
Tempo and threshold sessions to hold race pace
Back-to-back weekend runs for fatigue resistance
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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