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.
Get race weekend ready! Download the Gold Coast Marathon app now. Track your friends and family, stay up to date with all the latest information & catch them crossing the line on the finish line camera livestream.
