Spectators and Entertainment

Be a part of the buzz and excitement of Australia’s favourite marathon by lining the Gold Coast streets from Runaway Bay to Miami and encourage thousands of runners to marathon glory. Celebrate good times and soak up the thriving atmosphere with live local entertainment at various vantage points along the 42.195 kilometre course.

Grab some breakfast at one of the cafes and clubs on course for the energy you’ll need to cheer to your heart’s content! Decorate your house or business, capture your special moments by tagging your spectator photos to social media with #GCM25 or watch our live stream at goldcoastmarathon.com.au. You can even follow your friend or family member running via the results page!

 

 

Saturday 5 July Entertainment

KM Location Entertainer Start Time Finish Time Participants go past
0 Race Precinct, Southport Broadwater Parklands Start Line Entertainment 5:00am 12:00pm 6:15am - 6:35am & 9:15am -10:30am
2 Len Fox Park, Marine Parade, Labrador Sea FM Activation 6:15am 12:45pm 6:21am - 12:40pm
4 Bayview St/ Marine Pde Roundabout, Runaway Bay Cliffhangers DJ 6:30am 9:00am 6:30am - 8:51am
8 Spinnaker Park, Poinsettia Ave, Runaway Bay Jazz Kings 6:30am 8:30am 6:39am - 7:43am
11 The Esplanade at Mallard Ave, Paradise Point Blue Poppy 6:45am 8:15am 6:48am - 8:15am
13 Spinnaker Park, Ponsietta Ave, Runaway Bay Jazz Kings 6:30am 8:30am 6:39am - 8:34am
16 Bayview St/ Marine Pde Roundabout, Runaway Bay Cliffhangers DJ 6:30am 9:00am 6:30am - 8:51am
18 Harley Park, Marine Pde, Labrador ASICS Zone 6:30am 11:00am 6:25am - 10:45am
19 Len Fox Park, Marine Parade, Labrador Sea FM Activation 6:15am 12:45pm 6:21am - 12:40pm
21 Race Precinct, Southport Broadwater Parklands Finish Line 5:00am 13:00pm 7:15am - 13:00pm

Sunday 6 July Entertainment

KM Location Entertainer Start Time Finish Time Participants go past
0 Race Precinct, Southport Broadwater Parklands Start Line Entertainment 5:00am 11:30am 6:15am - 11:30am
7 Corner Main Beach Pde and MacArthur Pde TBC 6:15am 11:15am 6:27am - 11:10am
10 Eileen Peters Park, Esplanade, Surfers Paradise Cliffhangers DJ 6:30am 10:45am 6:29am - 10:45am
12 Broadbeach SLSC, Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach Afrodisa 6:30am 10:15am 6:34am - 10:15am
13 Crn Broadbeach Blvd and Queensland Ave, Broadbeach Blue Poppy 6:30am 10:15am 6:28am - 10:00am
13.5 Pratten Park, Broadbeach Sea FM Activation 6:30am 10:00am 6:37am - 10:00am
15.5 Seashell Avenue and Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Rio Rhythmics 6:30am 9:45am 6:44am - 9:45am
17 Marine Pde, Miami Cliffhangers DJ 6:30am 9:15am 6:23am - 9:15am
19 Seashell Avenue and Albatross Avenue, Mermaid Beach Rio Rhythmics 6:30am 9:45am 6:33am - 9:45am
22 Pratten Park, Broadbeach Sea FM Activation 6:30am 10:00am 6:12am - 10:00am
22.5 Crn Broadbeach Blvd and Queensland Ave, Broadbeach Blue Poppy 6:30am 10:00am 6:27am - 10:00am
23  Broadbeach SLSC, Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach Afrodisa 6:30am 10:15am 6:24am - 10:15am
25.5 Eileen Peters Park, Esplanade, Surfers Paradise Cliffhangers DJ 6:30am 10:45am 6:20am - 10:45am
27.5 Narrowneck, Main Beach Pde, Surfers Paradise Trombone and Tuba 7:15am 11:00am 7:07am - 10:55am
28.5 Corner Main Beach Pde and MacArthur Pde TBC 6:15am 11:15am 6:27am - 11:10am
29.5 Proud Park, Waterways Dr, Main Beach Funky Drummers 7:15am 11:15am 6:11am - 11:15am
31 Gold Coast Highway, Southport Cliffhangers 5:30am 11:15am 6:10am - 11:30am
32.5 North of Stevens St, Southport Motivators 7:00am 1:45pm 6:55am - 1:45pm
33 Frank Street, south of Brett Ave, Labrador Pantastic Steel Band 7:00am 11:30am 6:59am - 12:15pm
36 Bayview St / Marine Pde Roundabout, Runaway Bay FIXX Nutrition Motivators 8:00am 12:30pm 7:08am - 12:27pm
36.5 Corner Madang Cres (north) and Bayview Street, Runaway Bay Jazz Kings 8:00am 12:00pm 7:27am - 12:24pm
37 Bayview St / Marine Pde Roundabout, Runaway Bay FIXX Nutrition Motivators 8:00am 12:30pm 7:26am - 12:27pm
39 Harley Park, Marine Pde, Labrador ASICS Zone 7:00am 12:45pm 7:00am - 12:45pm
40.5 Len Fox Park, Marine Parade, Southport DJ 7:00am 1:00pm 7:08am - 12:55pm
42.2 Race Precinct, Southport Broadwater Parklands Finish Line 6:15am 1:15pm 6:00am - 1:15pm

 

 

Show your support and Win Shokz Headphones!

The ASICS Gold Coast Marathon is famous for its atmosphere created by the cheering and buzz of the crowds and entertainment on course. If you’re not running at this year’s event, we encourage you to share in the excitement and atmosphere by cheering on the runners along the course from Paradise Point to Miami.

Show your support and create a sign that supports runners or brings a smile to their face. To enter tag a photo of your supporters sign @gcmarathon on instagram and use the hashtag #GCM25supporters to win Shokz Headphones. The winner will be notified on the 11 July 2025. Good Luck and happy supporting!

See course maps for the best locations to watch the race.

 

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