Transport
Whether you drive and park, catch a bus or tram, get dropped off or walk if you are staying close by, it’s important to plan how you’ll get to and from the race precinct. Please ensure you arrive at least one hour before your race.
G:link – Tram
Free travel to and from the Race Precinct will only be available to registered participants between 4:00am – 14:00pm on Saturday & 4:00am – 15:00pm Sunday. Display your race number when boarding. Standard Translink fares apply to non-registered accompanying persons. Services run from Broadbeach South to Helensvale.
Saturday 6 July
Services will operate on a 6.5 minute frequency from 4:00am – 6:00am in both directions. From 6:00am-10:00am, services will operate on a 7.5 minute frequency in both directions. From 10:00am services will operate as per the regular weekend schedule.
Free travel to and from the Race Precinct will only be available to registered participants between 4:00am – 14:00pm. Display your race number when boarding. Standard Translink fares apply to non-registered accompanying persons. Services run from Broadbeach South to Helensvale.
Sunday 7 July
Services will operate on a 6.5 minute frequency from 4:00am – 6:00am. From 6:00am-12:30pm, services will operate on a 7.5 minute frequency in both directions. From 12:30pm services will operate as per the regular weekend schedule.
Due to the new Marathon course, the tram line will be closed from Cavill Avenue to Broadbeach South from 5:45am to 8:30am. Buses will replace trams along this section of the track. To travel north of Cavill Avenue to the Race Precinct please switch over from the bus to the Tram at Cavill Avenue.
Free travel to and from the Race Precinct will only be available to registered participants between 4:00am – 15:00pm. Display your race number when boarding. Standard Translink fares apply to non-registered accompanying persons. Services run from Broadbeach South to Helensvale.
Bus
Normal Gold Coast bus services on will be in operation with standard fares to be charged.
Charter coach
Coaches can drop off and pick up runners on Scarborough Street just north of the intersection with the Nerang Street Mall (out the front of Gold Coast TAFE). It is a five minute walk to the Race Precinct down the Mall. An alternate zone is east of Australia Fair Shopping Centre on Marine Parade. It can be accessed from Scarborough Street, then onto Short Street, then a left onto Marine Parade.
Car
Drop Off Zone
The Drop Off Zone is on Davenport Street (north of Windmill Street). Vehicles are to access Davenport Street via Nerang Street and exit via Nind Street (westbound). The Drop Off Zone is a five minute walk to the Race Precinct along Nind Street (eastbound).
Parking
People with a disability parking permits may use the VIP car park at Carey Park in front of Australia Fair Shopping Centre.
| Car Park | Saturday 6 July | Sunday 7 July | |
| P1 | Australia Fair Shopping Centre (east side) | Open from 4am 0-3 hours free Fees apply after 3 hours |
Open from 4am 0-3 hours free. Fees apply after 3 hours |
| P2 | Carey Park, Marine Parade | Limited parking available Free until 9am $2.40 per hour |
Not available |
| P3 | Mal Burke Car Park, Hicks Street | Free until 9am $2.40 per hour |
Free |
| P4 | Athol Patterson, Suter Street | Free until 9am $2.40 per hour |
Free |
Broadwater Parklands Car Park (Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Car Park)
The Broadwater Parklands Car Park in Southport will be fully closed from 5am Monday 24 June through to 5pm Thursday 11 July.
Tow Away Zones
Parking restrictions will apply on the course and vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Refer to event signage for these locations.
Pedestrian crossings
Pedestrian crossings on the Gold Coast Highway to access the Race Precinct will be located at Ada Bell Way (one crossing), Marine Parade (one crossing), Nerang Street (one crossing), Nind Street (one crossing) and North Street (one crossing).
Boat Ramps
Access to boat ramps along the event course will be restricted during the race weekend. Please refer to the road closure summary for details.
Boat (Marina Mirage Transfer) – Sat & Sunday – Start 4:30am – Finish 1:30pm
Beachcomber Charters ($15 per person each way)
- Departure point: Marina Mirage, berth A01 – Marina Berth Map – Marina Mirage (next to the Hopo berth)
- Website: www.beachcombercharters.com.au
- No booking facility, just turn up
- 8min Trip time
- Contact: Andreas 0477 887 700
- Beginning at 4:30am
- 12 guests at a time
Lime Bike Parking
Please see below the designated Lime bike parking and drop off areas North and South of the event precinct.
Road Closures
To ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators, police-controlled road closures will be in place from Paradise Point to Miami.
Saturday 6 July
Roads will be closed from 3:30am and will progressively reopen as events are completed. All roads are scheduled to reopen by 12:30pm.
Sunday 7 July
Roads will be closed from 3:30am and will progressively reopen as events are completed. All roads are scheduled to reopen by 2:00pm.
Travel tips
- Add additional time to your journey in anticipation of delays.
- Due to this event, traffic in Southport and surrounding suburbs will be heavily congested.
- Avoid travelling along the Gold Coast Highway between Southport and Mermaid Beach as heavy traffic delays are expected from 7am to 12pm on Sunday 7 July.
- The Gold Coast Highway will be impacted for southbound travel in Sufers Paradise between Clifford Street and Fern Street and in Mermaid from Alexandra Avenue and Seashell Avenue. Please use western roads.
- Use either Benowa or Currumburra Roads when travelling north and south.
- Use Ferry Road and Scarborough Street to access parking in Southport.
- Use Olsen Avenue and Oxley Drive to enter/exit Labrador, Runaway Bay and Paradise Point.
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Use Tedder Avenue as the main thoroughfare to get to The Spit on Sunday 7 July, as it will be under police direction.
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If coming from Brisbane or the north along the Pacific Motorway (M1), use Nerang-Broadbeach Road to access Surfers Paradise or any suburbs further south.
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Access across the course will be permitted under the direction of traffic controllers and police when deemed safe.
- Please note there will be amplified sound before 7am in areas surrounding the course.
- Sound check will occur at Southport Broadwater Parklands in the week leading up to 6-7 July.
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