In brief
Venue
Date and times
Saturday 4 July 2026 to Sunday 5 July 2026| Time | Event |
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05:00 am
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Race precinct opens each day
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06:15 am
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First race starts each day
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Ensure you don't miss the race start . Plan your journey and arrive before the starter's gun.
Getting there
Track closure
- Major weekend track closure - Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Boggo Road and Varsity Lakes. Please plan your travel.
Scheduled services
Use the journey planner to find out which scheduled bus and train services travel to and from the race precinct.
Check for current and upcoming service changes; including the following road and route closures.
The event is close to Southport tram and bus station, approximately 300m away.
Gold Coast Marathon precinct
Starting line
Tram station- Southport station, Southport (Stop ID 600823)
Bus stop- Southport bus station, Southport (Stop ID 320927)
Extra services
Saturday 4 July
Additional trams will run every 6.5 minutes between 4am and 12pm before the race, and then every 7.5 minutes between 12pm and 2pm.
Sunday 5 July
Additional trams will run every 6.5 minutes between 4am and 7am before the race, and then every 7.5 minutes from 7am until 2pm.
Event information
Visit the Gold Coast Marathon website for more info.