The Munro Leys Suva Marathon 2025 takes over Fiji’s capital on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with a full marathon, half marathon, 10K road race, and a four‑runner team marathon looping along Suva’s waterfront and finishing at historic Albert Park Pavilion between 6:00 a.m. and noon. Organized by the Suva Marathon Club with title partner Munro Leys, the event anchors Fiji’s road‑running calendar with accessible pricing for locals, an international category, and race‑weekend logistics that make it easy to travel in, pick up a bib, and toe the line along Queen Elizabeth Drive at sunrise.
Date, venue, and schedule
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025.
- Venue hub: Albert Park Stadium and Pavilion, Suva, with race festival activity from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00–1:00 p.m. and the finish at the Pavilion.
- Race‑week bib pickup: Friday, September 5, 2025, 3:00–7:00 p.m., Holiday Inn Suva, Banyan Room, opposite Albert Park; number and packet collection is mandatory unless pre‑arranged with organizers.
- Start times: Marathon 6:00 a.m.; Half Marathon 6:15 a.m.; 10K 7:00 a.m.; Team Marathon 7:15 a.m.; all events conclude by midday.
Tourism Fiji’s event listing mirrors the schedule window and venue, listing a 6:00 a.m. start and noon wrap at Albert Park Stadium with registration links available via the official channels.
Distances, routes, and fees
- Marathon 42.2 km: Four out‑and‑back laps from Albert Park along Victoria Parade to Queen Elizabeth Drive, turning around at approximately 4.5 km, then back to Albert Park for a Cakobau Road loop each lap; start 6:00 a.m..
- Fees: FJ$5 concessional for students/unemployed/55+, FJ$30 standard, FJ$50 recommended entry including a trust donation, FJ$150 international entry.
- Half Marathon 21.1 km: Two laps of the waterfront out‑and‑back with Albert Park loops; start 6:15 a.m..
- Fees: Same concessional, standard, recommended, and international structure as the marathon.
- 10K Road Race: Out and back on Queen Elizabeth Drive from the Suva Bowling Club with an Albert Park loop to finish; start 7:00 a.m..
- Fees: Same concessional, standard, recommended, and international structure as above.
- Team Marathon 4 x 10.55 km: Four‑runner relay, start 7:15 a.m., team fee FJ$100; legs cover the same 10.55 km loop from the Suva Bowling Club to the waterfront turnaround and back to Albert Park.
Event aggregators list the race under “Island Chill Suva Marathon” with the same September 6, 2025 date and distances, reflecting historical naming and confirming the program breadth for visiting runners comparing calendars.
Registration and partner ticketing
- How to enter: Register via Suva Marathon Club’s official site and linked platforms; TicketMax hosts the 2025 event page and sales path with the date and headline details for quick sign‑up.
- Early pricing note: The club’s participant page outlines an early bird structure on select categories until July 31, then standard pricing from August 1, encouraging timely entry before the final month’s rush.
- Sponsorship update: Rexona is 2025 naming partner for the 10K with a FJ$15,000 sponsorship, speaking to the event’s scale and community focus; organizers cite more than 1,000 participants across all distances in recent editions.
Course experience and conditions
Suva’s waterfront route is flat to gently rolling, with sea breezes along Queen Elizabeth Drive and energetic support near Albert Park for each lap. The early starts are designed to beat the tropical heat and humidity; hydration is key from the first 5 km and runners should plan to use every aid station. The multi‑lap format keeps athletes close to the heart of Suva for easy spectating, pacing support, and a festive finish in front of the Pavilion and Fiji Museum precincts where the race village runs from mid‑morning into early afternoon.
Travel logistics and where to stay
- Stay steps from the start: The Holiday Inn Suva and the Grand Pacific Hotel sit directly across from Albert Park and are recommended by the organizers, with race‑weekend rates and the Friday bib pickup inside Holiday Inn’s Banyan Room for maximum convenience.
- Getting to Suva: Most international flights land at Nadi (NAN), not Suva; connect with a 30‑minute domestic flight to Suva’s Nausori Airport, take an intercity bus, or book a three‑hour scenic drive from Nadi to Suva; Fiji Airways and regional carriers serve the route.
- Make a weekend of it: Suva offers shopping, dining, nightlife, the Fiji Museum, and easy access to Pacific Harbour adventure activities within 40 minutes; plan Friday pickup, Saturday race, and Sunday sightseeing or recovery.
Race‑day tips
- Hydration and sun: Start well‑hydrated, carry electrolytes if personal fueling requires it, and apply sunscreen even for pre‑dawn starts; humidity can spike by mid‑morning.
- Pacing the laps: Aim for even or slight negative splits across the predictable out‑and‑back and park loops; use the Pavilion pass‑throughs to reset cadence and fueling.
- Support crew: Family and friends can set up near Cakobau Road and along Queen Elizabeth Drive before the turnaround; the lap design makes spotting and re‑spotting simple for the half and full.
- Packet pickup: Collection on Friday is mandatory unless you have pre‑cleared alternative arrangements; bring ID and be ready to review course maps, start pens, and any last‑minute notices on road closures and water points.
Community and purpose
The Suva Marathon Club describes the day as a festival of running for all abilities, from elite marathoners to first‑time 10K entrants and workplace relay teams. The fee ladder includes a low concessional rate and a “recommended entry” that adds a small donation to support the trust’s costs and year‑round community programming, including monthly social runs and the Namosi Challenge trail race that leverages a section of the Eco‑Challenge Fiji course. Local media and partners frame 2025 as another step in building Fiji’s running culture, with the race now a movement that unites competitive athletes and weekend runners in the streets of the capital.
For international entrants
- Entry category: Choose the international entry for marathon/half/10K if visiting from abroad; organizers streamline communication on pickup, hotels, and transport from Nadi or Nausori.
- Climate acclimation: Fly in by Thursday if possible to adjust to heat and humidity; a light shakeout along Victoria Parade on Friday after pickup helps preview wind direction and pavement.
- Add‑on experiences: Book a Sunday or Monday day trip to Pacific Harbour or a cultural tour in Suva; Tourism Fiji’s event page links are handy for planning around the race.
Verified details at a glance
- Event: Munro Leys Suva Marathon 2025.
- Date: Saturday, Sept 6, 2025; race window 6:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.
- Venue hub: Albert Park Stadium and Pavilion, Suva; finish at Pavilion.
- Distances: Marathon 42.2 km; Half Marathon 21.1 km; 10K Road Race; Team Marathon 4 x 10.55 km.
- Starts: Marathon 6:00; Half 6:15; 10K 7:00; Team Marathon 7:15.
- Fees: Concessional FJ$5; Standard FJ$30; Recommended FJ$50; International FJ$150; Team Marathon FJ$100 per team.
- Bib pickup: Friday, Sept 5, 3:00–7:00 p.m., Holiday Inn Suva, Banyan Room.
- Registration: Via Suva Marathon Club and TicketMax event page.
- Partners: Munro Leys title partner; Rexona naming rights partner for the 10K with FJ$15,000 sponsorship.
The sunrise start, flat waterfront views, and a finish under the palms at Albert Park make this race a beautiful way to run Fiji. Secure a bib before late‑August price changes, book a room near the start, and plan to collect a number on Friday at the Holiday Inn. Then line up with Suva’s running community on September 6 and let the city carry every step — from the first dawn kilometers on Queen Elizabeth Drive to the last cheers at the Pavilion finish.