Australia · Road marathon · 42.195 km
EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
Alexandra Headland, Queensland, Australia
The Sunshine Coast Marathon starts and finishes at Alexandra Headland, following a single loop through Twin Waters and Mudjimba. Roads and paved paths carry runners along a predominantly flat coastal route, although two crossings of the Sunshine Motorway Bridge interrupt the level running. The organiser’s course video is useful for getting those sections clear in your head. Follow the official entry releases and check the full marathon’s checkpoint deadlines; the festival’s shorter races have their own arrangements.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Alexandra Headland
- State / territory
- Queensland
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved paths
- Course profile
- Predominantly flat, with bridge crossings.
- Approximate field
- About 2,900Finishers · 2026
Rounded from the 2,924 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026.
How to enter EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Direct entry
Use the official registration or early-access links for the next marathon release.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Single loop from Alexandra Headland through Twin Waters and Mudjimba, crossing the Sunshine Motorway Bridge twice.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Published marathon start
- 06:00 local time; recommended arrival 05:00. Published marathon start information
- Published cut-off
- 6 hours 20 minutes from the gun, with intermediate checkpoints. Published cut-off information
- Minimum age
- 17 years. Minimum age information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
Full 2026 resultsBrett Robinson and Beth McKenzie led the marathon results. The official timing service separates the full distance from the other festival races.
Men
Brett Robinson won in 2:15:45.
View result detailsWomen
Beth McKenzie won in 2:37:26.
View result details2025 EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe organiser records Ryan Gregson's 2:14:05 as the single-lap men's marathon course record, alongside separate wheelchair records.
Men
Ryan Gregson: 2:14:05, listed as the single-lap marathon course record.
View result detailsMen's wheelchair
Geoff Trappett: 2:22:22, listed as the single-lap wheelchair course record.
View result detailsWomen's wheelchair
Sharnie Digby: 3:50:27, listed as the single-lap wheelchair course record.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 1 Aug 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon?
Direct entry: Use the official registration or early-access links for the next marathon release.
Where is EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon and how far is it?
EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon takes place in Alexandra Headland, Queensland, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved paths
What is the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon course like?
Single loop from Alexandra Headland through Twin Waters and Mudjimba, crossing the Sunshine Motorway Bridge twice. Predominantly flat, with bridge crossings.
How big is the field at EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,900, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from the 2,924 full-marathon finishers recorded by Ausrunning for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s 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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