Gold Coast Marathon - Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast Marathon
One of the most popular annual events on the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Marathon attracts runners and spectators from across Australia and around the world. Whether you're lining up for the full 42 km, the Half Marathon, the 10 km race or the 5.7 km challenge - it's a fantastic weekend of sport in one of Australia's most scenic race settings.
🎈 Start Race Weekend with a Balloon Flight
As part of your pre-race warm-up or marathon training experience, why not get your spirit soaring with an early morning flight over the Gold Coast Hinterland with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast? With 360-degree views from the balloon basket and crisp mountain air beneath you, it's a memorable way to start race weekend - whatever distance you're running.
Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast
We offer door-to-door transfers daily from The Gold Coast for scenic hot air balloon rides over the Gold Coast Hinterland, with or without breakfast options available
🏃 About the Race
Regarded as one of Australia's premier sporting events, the Gold Coast Marathon is known as Australia's fastest marathon owing to its exceptionally flat and even course. Participants race from the Gold Coast Convention Centre along the Surfers Paradise beachfront, continuing to the Broadwater at Southport, through to Runaway Bay, before turning back to finish at Southport.
Full Marathon
42 km - one of the flattest and most picturesque marathon courses in the world.
Half Marathon
21 km along the same iconic Gold Coast course.
10 km & 5.7 km
Shorter distances open to runners of all ages and abilities.
Perfect Conditions
Held in July - cool, refreshing Gold Coast winter weather ideal for running.
💡 Tips for Marathon Weekend
📋 Plan Ahead
Race entries sell out - register early at the official Gold Coast Marathon website. With tens of thousands of visitors descending on the Gold Coast for the weekend, Surfers Paradise accommodation, restaurants and cafés book out quickly. If you're celebrating post-race, secure a restaurant table well in advance. A post-race spa or massage is also well worth booking ahead - there are excellent Gold Coast day spas with experienced therapists ideal for tired legs after race day.
📍 Contact & Registration
📬 Contact Details
Gold Coast Marathon
PO Box 4920, Gold Coast Mail Centre
Queensland 9726, Australia
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888
Email: [email protected]