CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oceania Area Marathon Championships

The 2025 Oceania Area Marathon Championship is open to athletes from all 20 Oceania Member and three Associate Member Federations. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the first three eligible male and first three eligible female athletes across the finish line. This is a World Athletics ranking points event for those that are eligible.

To nominate for this championship you must add your member federation, club name and registration number to the relevant section when completing your online entry for the 2025 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon.

For more information, please visit the Oceania Athletics Association website www.athletics-oceania.com or email competitions@oceaniaathletics.com.

Queensland Marathon Championships

The 2025 Queensland Marathon Championships is open to all Queensland residents and registered Queensland Athletics club members from Northern NSW.

The first three male and female Queensland athletes to finish will also be presented with Queensland Championship medals. Queensland Athletics club members must include their club name and registration number when completing their race entry.

For further information please contact Queensland Athletics on (07) 3343 5653 or visit qldathletics.org.au

UniSport Nationals Distance Running Championships

The UniSport National Distance Running Championship is a key event in the annual UniSport Nationals competition. Bringing together Australia’s top student runners, this prestigious race not only crowns individual champions but also contributes crucial points toward determining the nation’s top university in sport. Combining endurance, determination, and university pride, the championships showcase athletic excellence while fostering community and sportsmanship, adding to the excitement and prestige of the overall UniSport competition.

For more information visit unisport.com.au/nationals-distance-running

Australian Defence Marathon Championships

The 2025 Australian Defence Marathon Championships will also be contested at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon. The Australian Defence Running and Athletics Association is excited to again race the Gold Coast course which is sure to produce some fast times.

A large contingent of Defence members will converge from all over the country for the right to be crowned the Australian Defence Marathon Champion.

For more details on this championship please email adraa.mailbox@defence.gov.au.

Australian Masters Athletics Marathon Championships

The 2025 Australian Masters Athletics (AMA) Marathon Championships will be held in conjunction with the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon. All current financial members of a state masters athletics club are eligible to enter. A $15 championship levy is required with your nomination through the regular race entry process.

For more information please contact Jayne Hardy at AMA by phone on 0412 262 257 or by email jaynehardy@australianmastersathletics.org.au or email secretary@australianmastersathletics.org.au. Or you can also visit www.australianmastersathletics.org.au.

Queensland Masters Athletics Marathon Championships

The 2025 Queensland Masters Athletics (QMA) Marathon Championships will be held in conjunction with the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon. All current financial members of QMA are eligible to enter including ANQ members. A $7 championship levy is required with your nomination through the regular race entry process. All championship participants are encouraged to race in QMA uniform.

For more details contact QMA Out of Stadia on 0409 470 608, email outofstadia@qldmastersathletics.org.au or visit qldmastersathletics.org.au.

Australian Half Marathon Championships

The 2025 Australian Half Marathon Championships will be held in conjunction with the China Airlines Half Marathon. All current financial members of Australian Athletics (AA) affiliated clubs are eligible to enter. This championship will be awarded to individuals and state based selected teams, based on the top three placegetters from each category. Teams will be select by each state athletics body, contact your state for more information on the selection criteria.

For competition enquires please contact Athletics Australia via competitions@athletics.org.au or call +61 3 8646 4550. For more information please visit www.athletics.com.au.

UniSport Nationals Distance Running Championships

The UniSport National Distance Running Championship is a key event in the annual UniSport Nationals competition. Bringing together Australia’s top student runners, this prestigious race not only crowns individual champions but also contributes crucial points toward determining the nation’s top university in sport. Combining endurance, determination, and university pride, the championships showcase athletic excellence while fostering community and sportsmanship, adding to the excitement and prestige of the overall UniSport competition.

For more information visit unisport.com.au/nationals-distance-running

UniSport Nationals Distance Running Championships

The UniSport National Distance Running Championship is a key event in the annual UniSport Nationals competition. Bringing together Australia’s top student runners, this prestigious race not only crowns individual champions but also contributes crucial points toward determining the nation’s top university in sport. Combining endurance, determination, and university pride, the championships showcase athletic excellence while fostering community and sportsmanship, adding to the excitement and prestige of the overall UniSport competition.

For more information visit unisport.com.au/nationals-distance-running

Queensland 5km Championships

The 2025 Queensland 5KM Championships is open to all Queensland residents and registered Queensland Athletics club members from Northern NSW.

The first three male and female Queensland athletes to finish will also be presented with Queensland Championship medals. Queensland Athletics club members must include their club name and registration number when completing their race entry.

For further information please contact Queensland Athletics on (07) 3343 5653 or visit qldathletics.org.au