Gold Coast Marathon

Nights

Date

6 July 2025

Marathon

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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 us, the Official Travel Partner. Be ready to run for the good times in 2025 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, 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.

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 celebration

Coopah

2 week free trial for Coopah training plans

Travel Package Information

Itinerary
- Gold Coast Marathon/3 Nights/4 - 7 July 2025
  
  Friday 4th July
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  Welcome to the Gold Coast! Please arrange your own transport to your hotel.
  
  This afternoon, join the Marathon Tours & Travel team alongside runners from around the globe. Enjoy a warm welcome with light refreshments and a drink on arrival.
  
  The rest of 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 our team on the ground for a recommendation.
  
  Saturday 5 July - Half Marathon Day
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  Today is race day for our half marathon participants! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our team will be available in the hotel lobby to provide assistance. Spectators are welcome to join us in the Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area which serves as an ideal meeting point for reuniting with family and friends.
  
  This evening is free for you to celebrate completing the half marathon or to prepare for Sunday’s full marathon. We recommend booking a restaurant in advance to ensure you secure a table at your preferred spot.
  
  (Breakfast included)
  
  Sunday 6 July - Marathon Day
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  It’s marathon day! Begin your morning with an early breakfast before heading to the start line. Our team will once again be available in the hotel lobby to guide you. Spectators are invited to gather at the Marathon Tours & Travel marquee at the finish area.
  
  In the afternoon we’ll come together for post-race celebrations, raising a toast to all our runners for their incredible achievements!
  
  (Breakfast included)
  
  Monday 7 July
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  If you haven’t booked additional nights with us, today is your check-out day. We want to thank you for being part of this journey with us. It’s not a farewell but rather a “see you next time”!
  
  (Breakfast included)

Packages & Rates

Marathon Tours & Travel Gold Coast Marathon 2025 package includes:

3 nights accommodation at the Mantra Legends Hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, checking in on Friday 4th July, checking out Monday 7th of July
Breakfast Daily
English-speaking onsite host
Friday 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

Not included:

Gold Coast 2025 Entry (can be added at an extra cost)
Anything not mentioned in inclusions above

A longer stay?

Rates

All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling

3 nights from Friday 4th July	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy	Quad Occupancy

HOTEL DELUXE STUDIO ROOM	£745	£475	N/A	N/A
HOTEL DELUXE TWIN ROOM	N/A	£465	£409	£379
HOTEL DELUXE STUDIO OCEAN ROOM	£805	£505	N/A	N/A
HOTEL DELUXE TWIN OCEAN ROOM	N/A	£495	£379	£359
SPA SUITE	£924	£565	N/A	N/A

Optional Extras

GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY
FIXX NUTRITION GOLD COAST DOUBLE 63.3KM (Saturday and Sunday)	£179
ASICS GOLD COAST MARATHON 42.2KM (Sunday)	£99
HALF MARATHON 21.1KM (Saturday)	£80
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY 10KM (Saturday)	£49
GOLD COAST AIRPORT 5KM (Saturday)	£29

Hotels
- 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.
  
  Room Types:
  
  Deluxe Studio Rooms: Boast a private balcony with hinterland or city views. They are practical and comfortable with modern surrounds and kitchenette with a microwave, two cooker stove top, dishwasher and bar fridge.
  
  Deluxe Twin Rooms: All rooms include a private balcony boasting hinterland or city views, in room safe, individually controlled air conditioning and WiFi access. MAX GUEST = 4 | BEDDING = 2 x Double Beds
  
  Deluxe Ocean Studio Rooms: Feature a fully self contained kitchenette, private balcony boasting impressive ocean views, individually controlled air conditioning and WiFi access. MAX GUESTS = 2 | BEDDING = 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single Beds
  
  Deluxe Ocean Twin Rooms: Offer a private balcony boasting impressive ocean views, individually controlled air conditioning and WiFi access. MAX GUEST = 4 | BEDDING = 2 x Double Beds
  
  Spa Suite: Is located on the top 2 floors, with amazing views over the surf or hinterland. You will be spoilt with roomy living areas including a separate bedroom, modern bathroom and spa. *Balcony Subject to Availability. MAX GUESTS= 2 | BEDDING = 1 x King Bed
Event Information
- 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 6th July 2025
  
  The 2025 Gold Coast Half Marathon date is still 5th July 2025
  
  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 4218
  
  For the most up to date information on collection windows please refer here.
Registration & Booking
- 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 ®
- 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!