Start Zones

2025 Start zones

Start zones will be in place at the start line of each race to ensure a smooth start for all participants.

Entrants are asked to assemble in the appropriate zone as indicated by the letter printed on their race number. If you wish to run with friends or family who are starting in a different start zone, you may start in a slower zone than that printed on your race number. Please be aware that anyone found deliberately running out of their designated start zone may be disqualified without a race result.

All start zone selections and updates are done when completing your race entry and must be made prior to entries closing. If you need to update your start zone please do so via the Update your Entry Portal.

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2025 Start Zones

ZoneASICS Gold Coast MarathonChina Airlines Half MarathonSouthern Cross University 10km RunGold Coast Airport 5km
Seeded (elite)Sub 2:22 (M) & 2:52 (F)Sub 1:08 (M) & 1:20 (F)Sub 32 (M) & 38 (F) mins Sub 17 (M) & 19 (F) mins
Priority (sub-elite)Sub 2:35 (M) & 3:05 (F)Sub 1:16 (M) & 1:28 (F)Sub 37 (M) & 43 (F) minsSub 19 (M) & 21 (F) mins
A2:35hrs – 3:00hrs (M) & 3:05hrs – 3:10hrs (F)1:16hrs – 1:50hrs37mins – 50mins19mins – 25mins
B3:00hrs – 3:30hrs1:50hrs – 2:00hrs50mins – 1:00hr25mins – 30mins
C3:30hrs – 4:00hrs2:00hrs – 2:10hrs1:00hr – 1:10hrs30mins – 45mins
D4:00hrs – 4:30hrs2:10hrs – 2:20hrs1:10hrs – 1:40hrs45mins – 1:10hrs
E4:30hrs – 6:40hrs2:20hrs – 3:20hrs

More information about start zones coming soon.