City of Onkaparinga Mile
The event also features a marathon and half marathon Sunday with 13K and 6K races on Saturday – suitable for runners and walkers alike. With outdoor movies on Saturday evening, presentations & post-race party on Sunday night and a weekend-long market at the stunning Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines estate this will be a weekend for the whole family.
Registrations for the inaugural McLaren Vale Mile are now open!
City of Onkaparinga
City of Onkaparinga is a valued supporter of the McLaren Vale Marathon event and naming sponsor for the City of Onkaparinga Mile.
City of Onkaparinga is the local council for the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast. Boasting 31 kilometres of pristine coastline, world-class food and wine, and charming townships – all just 40 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD – you will be spoilt for choice!
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 11 April 2021 |
| Distance | 1.6 km |
| Start Time | 3:00 9m |
| Cut Off Time | 45 Minutes |
| Start Line | Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines – Main Road, McLaren Vale |
| Finish Line | Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines – Main Road, McLaren Vale |
| Age Limit | none |
| Online Registration Close | 5:00pm, Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Entry Fees & Inclusions
Standard Entry |
$20 |
To midnight on Sunday 28 February 2021 |
Late Entry |
$25 |
To midnight on Sunday 4 April 2021 |
Last Minute |
$30 |
To 12 noon, Saturday 10 April 2021 |
Costs shown include GST and all administration & credit card fees – what you see is what you pay!
Inclusions:
- Race Entry
- Aid Stations
- Race Day Medical Support
- Electronic Timing & Finisher Certificate
- Finisher Medal
- Post-Event Recovery Zone
- Free Gift For Every Runner
- Free Entry to the Leconfield Wines Movie Night
- Free Entry to the Presentations & After-Race Party
Race Pack Distribution
Please note that race packs will NOT be available for collection before race start on Sunday morning.
Course Description
The Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale Marathon course starts on Main South Road, Myponga and finishes at Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines, McLaren Vale and will be accurately measured and certified to AIMS standards.
Run north on the Main South Road for 10.5 KM past the giant Buddha statue on Sellicks Hill and the historic Victory Hotel.
Turn left to run along Norman Road to Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club then right along the Lower Esplanade roadway.
Follow the Esplanade path for from the Aldinga Beach Boat Ramp to the Star of Greece.
Turn inland and run along Port Road (past the half way point and Half Marathon start) to Aldinga, turning right into Old Coach Road.
Cross Main South Road and run along Stonehouse Lane, through Agostino Wines.
Run along Plains Road, past Aldinga Airfield (home of Adelaide Biplanes), then along Hahn Road, Ryan Road, Colville Road and Delabole Road through the vineyards.
Head along Aldinga Road through Willunga, turning north onto Main Road.
Cross Main Road and run along the Shiraz Trail bike path to McMurtrie Road.
Run down McMurtrie Road, crossing Main Road into Johnston Road.
Turn left onto Gilbert Road and left again onto Branson Road.
Run north for your final KM along Main Road then turn into Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines to the finish line where glory awaits.