SUNDAY 11 OCT
Enjoy running the closed roads of the Southern Gold Coast in this fast & flat course that serves up some of the best views around. Taking place on Sunday 11 October 2026, this event will sell out fast.
KEY EVENT DETAILS
| Start Time: | 5:00am |
| Start Location: | Marine Parade, Coolangatta |
| Finish Location | Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta |
| Course Cut Off: | Overall course cut off is 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Minimum Age: | 16 Years by race day |
THE COURSE
A fast, flat two-lap course that showcases the very best of the Southern Gold Coast.
Enjoy fully closed roads as you run through Coolangatta, Kirra and Bilinga, including exciting new additions to the course with Griffith Street, taking you right through the heart of Coolangatta, and Golden Four Drive in Tugun, opening up wider, faster running conditions and removing previous tight sections for a smoother experience.
With full road closures providing more space and flow throughout, you’ll return to Coolangatta into a true festival atmosphere as you pass the start/finish precinct for the start of lap two, or turn into the finish chute, where the crowds will be waiting to cheer you home.
ENTRY INCLUSIONS
- Race number & timing device
- 2026 Running Shirt or Fractel Performance Cap
- 2026 Finisher medal
- On-course entertainment
- Closed roads
- On-course Aid Stations & Medical Support
- Post-event recovery area and finish line festival village
ADDITIONAL INFO
START LINE MAP
WAVE STARTS
When registering for the Half Marathon, you’ll need to select your Start Group (Wave Start).
To help you have the best experience on the day, please select the start group that’s right for you.
| WAVE START | ESTIMATED FINISH |
|---|---|
| Elite | Sub 1:16 (Male) & Sub 1:28 (Female) |
| A Wave | Under 1h 45mins |
| B Wave | 1 hr 45min - 1hr 59min |
| C Wave | 2 hr - 2hr 15min |
| D Wave | Over 2 hr 15mins |
CUT OFF POLICY
Overall course cut off is 3 hours 30 minutes, taken from the start line closure time of 5:25am.
| Location | KM Mark | Duration from Gun | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Line Closes | 0km | 25 mins | 5:25am |
| End of Lap 1 | 10.6km | 2 hours 10 mins | 7:10am |
| Bilinga SLSC | 16km | 3 hours 3 mins | 8:03am |
| Finish Line CLoses | 21.1km | 3 hours 55 mins | 8:55am |
DRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be positioned at 2km – 2.5km intervals and will carry water and Fixx Nutrition Fuel X sports drink. See full breakdown below:
| KM Mark | Provisions |
|---|---|
| 2.2km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 5km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 7.5km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 9.8km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 10.6km | Water Only |
| 12.8km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 15.6km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 18.1km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 20.4km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| Finish Line | Fuel X Tropical, Water, Vege Chips, Nu-Pure Bottled Spring Water |
MARATHON TOURS PACERS
If you have a certain goal in mind for the event, the Marathon Tours Pacers will help you get there, by pacing you through your distance at a consistent speed.
EVENT FAQ'S
To view all entry information, including pricing, key dates, transfer details, and answers to our most frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQs page.
QUEENSLAND HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival is delighted to be hosting the Queensland Half Marathon Championship in 2026.
To be eligible for the Queensland Half Marathon Championship (Open), athletes must:
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Be a current financial member of Queensland Athletics prior to race day
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Have Queensland listed as their state of registration
Please note, the Half Marathon event will operate in the usual way and we welcome participants of all abilities to participate.
