Gold Coast Marathon
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ASICS Gold Coast Marathon : 4 and 5 July 2026
The ASICS Gold Coast Marathon holds its 46th running on 4 and 5 July 2026 in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The event spans eight races for a wide range of participants, including wheelchair races and a junior dash. The course runs alongside the city’s surf beaches and the Broadwater and is described as flat, fast and scenic.
The event schedule includes multiple distances:
- 42 km Marathon
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Run
- 5 km Run
- 2 km Junior Dash
- Wheelchair Marathon
- Wheelchair 10 km
- Wheelchair 5 km
- 63.3 km Gold Coast Double
Organisers report high demand for 2026 entries, noting a record of 42,000 entries. Historically, around 60% of participants achieve a personal best time at this event, and some athletes use the race to pursue Boston Marathon qualifying times. A Gold Pass offering Sunday VIP privileges is available in limited numbers. Event materials mention a 2026 finisher medal inspired by ocean ripples and nearby surf beaches.
An event app is referenced with a forthcoming update. A recent registration data privacy incident was reported as contained by Events Management Queensland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
