Gold Coast Marathon
Enter the Gold Coast Marathon 2025 with Marathon Tours & Travel!
Run this iconic Australian race, famous for its flat, fast and scenic course located alongside the city’s renowned surf beaches and stunning Broadwater. Achieve your PB, with 60% of participants achieving personal best times each year!
Run the 45th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon with the Official Travel Partner; Marathon Tours & Travel. Be ready to run for the good times on Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 July 2025 (DATES TBC) on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Packages include your Gold Coast Hotel for race weekend with optional add-ons to round out your experience.
The world class international marathon will attract participants of all ages and abilities from around the world across eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon 2025 and more.
The Gold Coast Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Label Road Race, is the pinnacle of road running events in Australia and during its history has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.
Contact our team for more information!
2025 packages coming soon!
Meals Included
Breakfast daily
Guide
Guidance & support from our team
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
3 or 4 nights in a centrally located hotel close to the race
Entry
The best rates for race entry
Celebration Party
Post-race function
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 5 July 2024
Welcome to the Gold Coast! Please make your own arrangements to get to your hotel.
This afternoon join our exclusive Sunset Cruise event with runners from all over the world. You’ll enjoy setting sail on sparkling waters while snacking on grazing boards and savouring a glass of bubbles.
After your cruise experience the evening is at your leisure, whether you’re preparing for the half tomorrow or want to explore one of Surfers Paradise’s many delicious restaurants – please feel free to ask for a recommendation if you so require.
Saturday 6 July 2024 - Half Marathon Day
Today is the day for our half-marathon runners! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance. Spectators are welcome to join us in the dedicated Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area; the perfect spot to designate as your meet-up zone to find your family and friends.
In the early evening we will enjoy a sundown event on the hotel lawn, celebrating our half-finishers and getting the marathoners ready for tomorrow. Keep the celebrations or prep going and head out for dinner; as always we recommend booking somewhere in advance to ensure you can eat at your preferred restaurant.
Sunday 7 July 2024 - Marathon Day
Marathon day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance. Once again, spectators are welcome to join us in the dedicated Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area.
In the afternoon we’ll meet up for post-race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
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Thursday 4 July 2024
Welcome to the spectacular Gold Coast! Make your way from the airport to the hotel and check-in. Usually, hotel rooms are ready after 15:00 pm, if you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at the hotel.
Between 10:00am-15:00pm, a representative will be waiting in the lobby to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
This evening, join us for a light shake-out run along world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach. This will be at an easy pace and is a chance to loosen your legs. It will be no longer than 5km (approx. 3 miles).
Friday 5 July 2024
This morning after breakfast enjoy some time to explore the sunny Gold Coast at your leisure, this may also be the perfect time to pick up your bib and peruse the Gold Coast running expo, renowned to be the best in Australia!
This afternoon join our exclusive Sunset Cruise event with runners from all over the world. You’ll enjoy setting sail on sparkling waters while snacking on grazing boards and savouring a glass of bubbles.
After your cruise experience the evening is at your leisure, whether you’re preparing for the half tomorrow or want to explore one of Surfers Paradise’s many delicious restaurants, feel free to ask for a recommendation.
Saturday 6 July 2024 - Half Marathon Day
Today is the day for our half-marathon runners! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance. Spectators are welcome to join us in the dedicated Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area, the perfect spot to designate as your meet-up zone to find your family and friends.
In the early evening we will enjoy a sundown event on the hotel lawn, celebrating our half-finishers and getting the marathoners ready for tomorrow. Keep the celebrations or prep going and head out for dinner; as always we recommend booking somewhere in advance to ensure you can eat at your preferred restaurant.
Sunday 7 July 2024 - Marathon Day
Marathon day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance. Once again, spectators are welcome to join us in the dedicated Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area.
In the afternoon we’ll meet up for post-race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
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Packages & Rates
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2024 Package Information
4-NIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 4 nights accommodation at the Mantra Legends Hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, checking in on Thursday 4 July, checking out Monday 8 of July
- Breakfast daily
- English-speaking onsite host
- Guided shake-out run along Surfers Paradise Beach
- Meet & greet
- Sunset cruise including grazing boards & bubbles on arrival
- Pre-race event
- Race day guidance & support
- Access to the dedicated finish zone
- Post-race celebration
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
3 NIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation at the Mantra Legends Hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, checking in on Friday 5 July, checking out Monday 8 of July
- Breakfast daily
- English-speaking onsite host
- Sunset cruise including grazing boards & bubbles on arrival
- Pre-race event
- Race day guidance & support
- Access to the dedicated finish zone
- Post-race Celebration
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Special Rate for Marathon Entry:
- Half Marathon entry £85
- Marathon entry £100
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Hotels
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Mantra Legends Hotel
A beautifully modern 4-star hotel located in Surfers Paradise, near to the beach and easily connected via tram to surrounding areas. The high-rise building ensures great views from the rooms.
There is a bar and restaurant on-site which includes a daily breakfast in your package, along with access to the outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. All rooms offer air conditioning, cable TV, wireless connectivity and most feature a private balcony.
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Event Information
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Details provided are based on the current information available at the time of publication. Whilst we expect these key details to remain correct, changes are possible and will need to be confirmed closer to the event date.
Please refer to the event website for the most up to date information.
Dates:
The 2025 Gold Coast Marathon date is still TBCThe 2025 Gold Coast Half Marathon date is still TBC
Start Time & Cut Off:
Marathon start time: 6:15am.
Cut-off: 6 hours 40 minutes.Half-Marathon start time: 6:15am.
Cut-off: 3 hours 20 minutes.For the most up to date information on race policies and etiquette please view here.
Course:
The marathon course has a reputation as one of the flattest and fastest courses in the world. The course traditionally runs up and back along the coast allowing runners to pass the beautiful beaches from Paradise Point in the north to Burleigh Heads in the south.Over 60% of participants achieve a personal best time each year making it a perfect place to qualify for the BAA Boston Marathon Abbotts World Marathon Major.
Please view the most up to date course maps and information on the event website here.
Bib Collection:
Your race bib collection is to be made at the ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo prior to race day.
Location:Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218For the most up to date information on collection windows please refer here.
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Registration & Booking
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Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club®️ rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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