Good For Age Qualifying Program
What is the Good for Age Qualifying Program?
The Good for Age Qualifying Program is designed for runners that meet specific time standards in previous Marathon or Half Marathon races.
When do applications open for the program?
Applications will open when the respective races are sold out. Please note that applications will close on the Friday 30 January 2026 (11:59PM AEST).
Successful applicants of the Good for Age Qualifying Program will be contacted on Friday 20 February 2026 via email.
how does the selection process work?
All runners that meet the qualifying times are invited to apply, however entry is not guaranteed into the event.
Should the number of applications exceed the number of available spots, entry will be granted to the fastest applicant of each Age and Gender category (Male, Female, Non-binary).
If you have achieved the required qualifying time, you can apply when entries for the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and China Airlines Half Marathon have sold out. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. Successful applications are subject to standard entry fees for their selected race. For 2026 this is $235 for the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and $180 for the China Airlines Half Marathon.
What else do I need to know about the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon & China Airlines Half Marathon Good for Age Qualifying Times?
The ASICS Gold Coast Marathon developed its Good for Age qualifying program due to the overwhelming demand of the event selling out.
It’s not guaranteed entry. It’s fastest-first within age and gender categories, and applications will be validated based on proof of qualifying time. Any athlete achieving the Qualifying Times listed will be eligible to apply for an entry into the Marathon or Half Marathon races.
Qualifying times for the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and China Airlines Half Marathon must have been achieved in an AIMS-certified marathon since 1st January 2025. Performances achieved on courses with a drop in elevation between the start and the finish which exceeds 1:1000, i.e. 1m per km, are not valid for consideration.
what are the qualifying times?
Marathon
| Age Group | Male Times | Female & Non-binary Times |
|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 2:50 | 3:10 |
| 25-29 | ||
| 30-34 | ||
| 35-39 | ||
| 40-44 | ||
| 45-49 | 2:55 | 3:20 |
| 50-54 | 3:00 | 3:25 |
| 55-59 | 3:05 | 3:30 |
| 60-64 | 3:10 | 3:40 |
| 65-69 | 3:15 | 4:00 |
| 70-74 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| 75-79 | 4:00 | 4:45 |
| 80-84 | 4:30 | 6:30 |
| 85-89 | 5:00 | |
| 90+ | 6:30 |
Half Marathon
| Age Group | Male Times | Female & Non-binary Times |
|---|---|---|
| 15-24 | 1:15 | 1:27 |
| 25-29 | ||
| 30-34 | ||
| 35-39 | ||
| 40-44 | ||
| 45-49 | 1:18 | 1:30 |
| 50-54 | 1:21 | 1:35 |
| 55-59 | 1:25 | 1:40 |
| 60-64 | 1:30 | 1:45 |
| 65-69 | 1:40 | 1:55 |
| 70-74 | 1:50 | 2:05 |
| 75-79 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
| 80-84 | 2:15 | 2:30 |
| 85-89 | 2:30 | 2:50 |
| 90+ |
apply now
Applications are now open for the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and China Airlines Half Marathon Good for Age Qualifying Program. Please note that entry is not guaranteed and is subject to the selection process criteria outlined. For further information please email info@goldcoastmarathon.com.au or call us on 07 5668 9888.
