BATT-DOYLE TARGETS CLEAN SWEEP AGAINST QUALITY INTERNATIONAL FIELD

Australian record holder Izzi Batt-Doyle headlines a quality international field after further strengthening her credentials with victory at the recent Launceston Half Marathon. 

Batt-Doyle, who holds the Australian record at 1:07:17, shapes as the athlete to beat as she targets a clean sweep of major honours with the Australian and Oceania titles also on the line. 

Among her key rivals in a competitive field is South Australia’s Caitlin Scott, who will look to rekindle fond memories on the Gold Coast after clocking a 1:10:26 personal best when finishing second in last year’s race. 

Australian distance running great and 2019 winner Sinead Diver (1:08:50), Ellie Pashley (1:09:14), two-time champion Eloise Wellings (1:09:29) and Brisbane-based Gen Gregson (1:10:17) also add enormous experience to the field and will be pressing hard for a place on the podium. 

Japan’s Rino Goshima (1:08:03) and Sayaka Sato (1:09:03) headline the international challenge, while rising stars Risa Yamazaki (1:09:30) and Seira Fuwa (1:09:39) both arrive after impressive performances at Yamaguchi earlier this year. 

The women’s field also boasts a strong Oceania presence with New Zealand’s Georgie Grgec (1:09:13) and Camille French (1:09:59) both expected to feature prominently both in the overall race and the Oceania championships.   

With ideal conditions, international depth and championship honours on the line, the 2026 China Airlines Half Marathon shapes as one of the most exciting and significant races in Australian road running history.