Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Brisbane Marathon
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The Brisbane Marathon follows city streets and paved riverside paths, crossing the Story Bridge before finishing in the City Botanic Gardens. Kangaroo Point and New Farm feature along the route, with bridge climbs adding work between the waterfront stretches. It is worth studying the elevation profile alongside the map. Entry is direct through the organiser, and the full marathon has its own early start. The results and photograph archives offer a useful look at previous editions.
AthRecs race guide 路 Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Brisbane
- State / territory
- Queensland
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved riverside paths
- Course profile
- Includes bridge climbs; see the official course map for the elevation profile.
- Approximate field
- About 2,600Finishers 路 2026
Rounded from the 2,565 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026.
How to enter Brisbane Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Direct entry
Book the full marathon through the organiser's registration link, subject to availability.
Official entry informationRoute and course
City streets, the Story Bridge and riverfront sections through Kangaroo Point and New Farm, finishing in the City Botanic Gardens.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 06:00 local time. 2027 start information
- 2027 minimum age
- 17 years. 2027 minimum age information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Brisbane Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe full-marathon results were led by Takaki Mori and Lucy Bartholomew. Shorter festival events have separate classifications.
Men
Takaki Mori won in 2:21:05, ahead of Kei Tsuboi and Yoshiki Nagano.
View result detailsWomen
Lucy Bartholomew won in 2:47:06, ahead of Melanie Magarey and Haruki Ogasawara.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Brisbane Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 6 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Brisbane Marathon?
Direct entry: Book the full marathon through the organiser's registration link, subject to availability.
Where is Brisbane Marathon and how far is it?
Brisbane Marathon takes place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved riverside paths
What is the Brisbane Marathon course like?
City streets, the Story Bridge and riverfront sections through Kangaroo Point and New Farm, finishing in the City Botanic Gardens. Includes bridge climbs; see the official course map for the elevation profile.
How big is the field at Brisbane Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,600, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from the 2,565 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Brisbane Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
More marathons in Australia
Compare the route and scale of another race. Options in the same region appear first when available.
- ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast, Queensland
Flat coastal course; the published 2025 route had 62 mof ascent.
Next date: 4 Jul 2027
Approximate field: About 15,000 marathon entrants (Entrants, 2025)
- Cairns Marathon
Cairns, Queensland
Flat multi-lap course.
Next date: 11 Jul 2027
Approximate field: About 600 (Entrants, 2025)
- EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
Alexandra Headland, Queensland
Predominantly flat, with bridge crossings.
Next date: 1 Aug 2027
Approximate field: About 2,900 (Finishers, 2026)
- Townsville Airport Marathon
Townsville, Queensland
Flat three-loop course.
Next date: TBC
Approximate field: About 270 (Finishers, 2026)