Australia 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
The Gold Coast Marathon follows the Pacific coastline and Broadwater on a flat road course from Southport. Runners head south through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach to Miami, then return north for the later stages. It is a course that invites a time target, although the watch still expects you to do the work. The 2027 marathon is confirmed for 4 July. Entries open in early December 2026, with the organiser still to announce the detailed entry routes.
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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
- Gold Coast
- State / territory
- Queensland
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat coastal course; the published 2025 route had 62 mof ascent.
- Approximate field
- About 15,000 marathon entrantsEntrants 路 2025
AIMS announced a sold-out marathon field of 15,000 for 2025.
How to enter ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
2027 entry release
Entries open in early December 2026. The organiser will announce the 2027 entry pathways.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Coastal out-and-back road course from Southport, south through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach to Miami, then north beside the Broadwater.
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 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Full 2026 resultsHaftu Strintzos and Almaz Kebebe led the 2026 running marathon, while Kota Hokinoue and Madison de Rozario won the wheelchair classifications.
Men
Haftu Strintzos 2:06:20; Hidekazu Hijikata 2:07:20; Jinya Ozaki 2:07:48. Gun times.
View result detailsWomen
Almaz Kebebe 2:24:53; Antonina Kwambai 2:25:41; Kaede Kawamura 2:28:00. Gun times.
View result detailsMen's wheelchair
Kota Hokinoue won in 1:39:02 gun time.
View result detailsWomen's wheelchair
Madison de Rozario won in 1:57:05 gun time (1:57:03 net).
View result detailsMen 18-24
Published age-group leader: Jinya Ozaki, 02:07:48 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 25-29
Published age-group leader: Haftu Strintzos, 02:06:20 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 30-34
Published age-group leader: Ryoma Takeuchi, 02:08:20 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 35-39
Published age-group leader: Ilham Tanui Ozbilen, 02:13:09 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 40-44
Published age-group leader: Benjamin Williams, 02:34:42 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 45-49
Published age-group leader: Tom Brimelow, 02:29:12 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 50-54
Published age-group leader: Duncan Marsden, 02:40:16 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 55-59
Published age-group leader: Daniel Coates, 02:41:53 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 60-64
Published age-group leader: Neil Bath, 03:04:45 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 65-69
Published age-group leader: Kyle Davis, 03:30:27 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 70-74
Published age-group leader: David McEwan, 03:22:32 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 75-79
Published age-group leader: Vin Gasper, 03:53:31 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 80-84
Published age-group leader: Michael Byrne, 05:32:14 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 18-24
Published age-group leader: Almaz Kebebe, 02:24:53 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 25-29
Published age-group leader: Kaede Kawamura, 02:28:00 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 30-34
Published age-group leader: Antonina Kwambai, 02:25:41 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 35-39
Published age-group leader: Abigail Nordberg, 02:30:22 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 40-44
Published age-group leader: Bronwyn Hager, 02:49:45 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 45-49
Published age-group leader: Shiloh Watts, 02:51:53 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 50-54
Published age-group leader: Elizabeth King, 02:59:07 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 55-59
Published age-group leader: Kyoko Miura, 03:06:10 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 60-64
Published age-group leader: Gill Fullen, 03:07:38 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 65-69
Published age-group leader: Christina Kluth, 03:35:47 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 70-74
Published age-group leader: Jennifer Kellett, 03:47:08 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 75-79
Published age-group leader: Deanna Cottrell, 04:33:45 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 80-84
Published age-group leader: Anne Elizabeth Boyd, 06:41:25 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 18-24
Published age-group leader: Jordan Trevena, 02:37:02 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 30-34
Published age-group leader: Emma Haege, 02:58:00 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 35-39
Published age-group leader: Joshua Foo, 02:51:57 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 40-44
Published age-group leader: Jacob Halbert, 03:35:18 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 45-49
Published age-group leader: Jensen Mak, 03:47:03 net/finish time.
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Common questions
When is ASICS Gold Coast Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 4 Jul 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter ASICS Gold Coast Marathon?
2027 entry release: Entries open in early December 2026. The organiser will announce the 2027 entry pathways.
Where is ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and how far is it?
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon takes place in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon course like?
Coastal out-and-back road course from Southport, south through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach to Miami, then north beside the Broadwater. Flat coastal course; the published 2025 route had 62 mof ascent.
How big is the field at ASICS Gold Coast Marathon?
The approximate field is About 15,000 marathon entrants, based on Entrants for 2025. AIMS announced a sold-out marathon field of 15,000 for 2025. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past ASICS Gold Coast 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.
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