About this event
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon is one of Australia’s best-known road-running events, held on the Gold Coast in Queensland over a weekend of marathon racing and supporting distances. It is staged around Southport, with the start and finish area at the Broadwater, creating a lively race-day atmosphere close to the coastline.
The marathon distance is 42.195 kilometres, and the course takes runners along the city’s famous surf beaches before heading north through the Gold Coast’s coastal precincts and back to the finish in Southport. The event is designed to suit both serious competitors and recreational runners, with a reputation for fast times and a scenic, flat route.
The event weekend includes a range of running options in addition to the full marathon, making it a major drawcard for participants of different ages and abilities. It is a flagship fixture on the Australian running calendar and attracts a large field of local, interstate and international runners.
Highlights
- Iconic Gold Coast road-running event with a strong festival feel
- Marathon course measuring 42.195 kilometres
- Scenic coastal route finishing in Southport
- Part of a multi-race weekend with options for different fitness levels
- Known for its flat, fast course and strong running community atmosphere
Distances:
5k
10k
Half-marathon
Marathon
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