Gold Coast Running Festival

Event overview

The Gold Coast Running Festival takes place at Cbus Super Stadium, Stadium Drive, Robina on 26 April 2026. The event offers multiple race distances:

• 3/4 Marathon
• 1/2 Marathon
• 10 km
• 5 km
• 2.5 km
• 1 km

Every competitor receives a finisher’s medal at the finish line. Race numbers and event information are distributed by email in race week. Official event photography will be taken on course and at the finish and can be accessed after the event via individual results or the event photography partner.

Course, facilities and logistics

Lap information: the 3/4 Marathon is three laps, the 1/2 Marathon is two laps, and all other distances are one lap. Turn points are marked with coloured signs specific to each distance. There are drink stations and toilets on course; 10 km, 1/2 and 3/4 Marathon participants have access to aid roughly every 2.5 km, while 5 km runners have an aid station at the 2.5 km mark. For multi-lap events there are five drink stops per lap; sports drink is available at the far and near turn stations and other stations provide water only. A special needs table is located at the near turn (accessible around 10.5 km). Secure bag storage is provided at the northern end of the internal concourse near Gate F; bags must use the numbered tag supplied on race bibs. Prams are permitted but must start at the back and are not allowed in the stadium seating; pets are not permitted. Pacers in yellow shirts will be present for selected distances. Parking and pedestrian access use the stadium car parks and a boardwalk over the train lines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.