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Gold Coast Marathon


Southport, Australia

Gold Coast Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Southport, Australia. It was last run on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The race gives its climbing as 203 ft (62 m); measured from its course file, it's 52 ft (16 m). It starts at 11 ft (3 m) above sea level. Its high point is 21 ft (6 m). The course finishes where it starts. Registration is open to all. The field is about 14,559 runners.

There are 4 other upcoming marathons in Australia. Gold Coast Marathon climbs about 8 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.5miDistance
203ftClimbing
14,559runnersField
67°Flow 55°FTypical race day

The course

26.5miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
52ftMeasured climb
56ftDescent
21ftHigh point
5ftLow point

Questions about Gold Coast Marathon

When is Gold Coast Marathon 2026?

Gold Coast Marathon 2026 was on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Where is Gold Coast Marathon?

Gold Coast Marathon is held in Southport, Australia.

How long is Gold Coast Marathon?

Gold Coast Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Gold Coast Marathon have?

Gold Coast Marathon has 203 ft (62 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Gold Coast Marathon?

Gold Coast Marathon has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Gold Coast Marathon?

Around Gold Coast Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 67°F (19°C) and the low about 55°F (13°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Gold Coast Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Gold Coast Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Gold Coast Marathon?

Gold Coast Marathon climbs about 8 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Australia?

Other upcoming marathons in Australia include Kosciusko by UTMB - Kosci30 (November 26, 2026), Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB - UTA22 (May 14, 2027) and Sydney Marathon (August 29, 2027).

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