Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon
Run for the good times in the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon (42.195km) when the starter’s gun fires at 6am on Sunday 4 July. Join thousands striving for a personal best on Australia’s flattest, fastest and most scenic course.
Run alongside the city’s renowned surf beaches south to the Burleigh Heads turn point and then head north along to Paradise Point before being championed to the finish chute located adjacent to the Broadwater in Southport.
Race Information
| Distance | 42.195km |
| Date | Sunday 4 July 2021 |
| Entries close | Friday 4 June 2021 (11:59pm AEST) |
| Recommended arrival time | 5am |
| Start time | 6am |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Fee | $180 (AUS & NZ) / $200 (International) |
| Cut off time | 6 hours 40 minutes (Policies and etiquette) |
Training Resources
Arrive at the start line in top shape and check out our top tips on motivation, goal setting, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention and more.
Race Number Postage
Due to Covid Restrictions, we will be posting your race number directly to you prior to race weekend. Race Entries close on Friday 4 June and we will commence packing and posting on Monday 7 June. Please expect your race number to arrive at your provided address between Wednesday 9th and Friday 25th June.
Virtual Training Runs
Keep on track with your training by competing virtually in our #GCM21 training runs. We are offering two free training runs to entrants prior to race weekend.
Pace Your Race
Reach your Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon goal and purchase a silicon pace band for $5. Pace bands are available online to purchase during your entry.
Already entered? You can purchase a pace band by updating your entry.
Getting to the start line
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.
Race Precinct
The Race Precinct is located at the Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade in Southport. It is where the start and finish lines are located and is the centre of all the action and atmosphere on race weekend.
Start Zones
Ensure you assemble in your start zone as indicated by the letter 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.
Course Map
The Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon is famous for its flat, fast and scenic course located alongside the city’s renowned surf beaches and broadwater. Familiarise yourself with the course’s aid stations, kilometre markers and toilets.
Policies & Etiquette
Before racing in the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon it’s important you read and understand the cut off policy, race policy, race etiquette and weather policy. These policies are to ensure the safety of all participants over race weekend.
Finisher rewards
Celebrate your Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon achievement by collecting your finisher shirt, towel and medal in the Nu-Pure Recovery Area and download your finisher certificate after the event.
Aid stations and medical
Familiarise yourself with the 16 water and refreshment stations on the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon course. Endura Rehydration Performance Fuel, gels and water will be available.
Spectators
Be a part of the buzz and excitement of Australia’s leading marathon by lining the Gold Coast streets from Runaway Bay to Burleigh Heads and encourage thousands of runners to marathon glory.
Purchase your iTab
An iTaB is a personalised medal insert, engraved with your name and net time that fits neatly in to the back of your finishers’ medal. Purchase one with your registration or after your event.
FAQ
Do you have a question about the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon? Before contacting us directly, we suggest viewing our FAQ as we may already have the answer to your enquiry.
Gold Coast Double 63.3km
Take on the challenge of running the ASICS Half Marathon on Saturday and the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday to earn some extra bling!
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