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Gold Coast Running Festival

The Gold Coast Running Festival is an annual community event suitable for experienced runners and beginners, families and children.

Head to the Cbus Super Stadium for this fantastic event and help raise money for a worthy cause.

Gold Coast Running Festival 2024 Dates, Fun Run Entry & Registration

The Gold Coast Running Festival has several categories of events, including the Garmin 3/4 Marathon, Rigs Recovery Half Marathon, Gold Coast Sports Medicine 10km, Brooks Running 5km, Air Locker Training 2.5km, and the Michael Shelley 1km Dash.

Garmin 3/4 Marathon

The 3/4 Marathon is 3 Laps – each lap is exactly 1/4 of a marathon, each lap starting as you pass the start arch heading out again. The far turn will be indicated by a RED 1/2 & 3/4 marathon turn sign – other course turn signs will be out on the course, so please make sure you only turn at the red sign.

Rigs Recovery Half Marathon

The 1/2 Marathon is 2 Laps – each lap is exactly 1/4 of a marathon, each lap starting as you pass the start arch heading out again. The far turn will be indicated by a RED 1/2 & 3/4 marathon turn sign – other course turn signs will be out on the course, so please make sure you only turn at the red sign.

Gold Coast Sports Medicine 10km

The 10km event is one lap. The far turn will be indicated by a BLACK 10km turn sign.

Brooks Running 5km

The Brooks 5km event is 1 lap. The far turn will be indicated by a DARK BLUE 5km turn sign – other course turn signs will be out on the course, so please make sure you only turn at the blue sign.

Air Locker Training 2.5km

The 2.5km event is 1 lap. The far turn will be indicated by a PURPLE 2.5km turn sign – other course turn signs will be out on course so please make sure you only turn at the purple sign.

Michael Shelley 1km Dash

The 1km event is 1 lap. The far turn will be indicated by a LIGHT BLUE 1km turn sign – if you are running out in front, follow the lead bike.

Parents you are welcome to run with your kids, you are also welcome to just run the last bit into the stadium if you wish – to do this simply stand at the stadium entrance and jump in with them.

On race day, every competitor will receive a Gold Coast Running Festival finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line.

Fruit and drinks will be provided to participants as they cross the finish line, and there will be kiosks open at the venue where you can purchase food and drink.

It’s recommended that you leave all valuables at home; however, if you have a bag & personal belongings, you can leave this in the bag storage area whilst you race.  The location of each bag storage area varies by location, so be sure to check with the Help Desk if you are unsure where this is.  A tag from your number bib will be attached to your bag so we know which bag is yours when you come back to collect it.

It’s understood that some people cannot run without music – if this applies to you, you are asked to keep the volume low or only wear your headphones in one ear so you can hear officials, competitors, and course vehicles around you. As it’s a multi-lap course, it’s very common for people and course vehicles to travel up behind you.

Parking is open from 5am (please park according to all signage and pay where indicated if you’re within the paid parking lot). Controlled access between 5:30am – 9:15am. Access is via Centreline Pl, then Promethean Way, as per the directions in the image gallery below. All other parking on side streets is as per local council rules. Red-shaded areas indicate closed roads.

So bring your whole family to this fun outdoor charity event and get some exercise whilst you raise money for a worthy cause!

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What date is the Gold Coast Running Festival?
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Race Packet Pick Up
Postal option: Available until 18/3, Packs posted 12/4
Fri 26th April from 10am - 2pm: The Event Crew office, 2/28 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh
Sat 27th April from 10am - 2pm: Ticketing Booth, CBus Super Stadium
Sun 28th April from 5am - 9am: Ticketing Booth, CBus Super Stadium

Event Day Timeline
5am: Event Site Opens
5am: Race Packet Pick Up opens
6am: Garmin 3/4 Marathon Start
6am: Rigs Recovery 1/2 Marathon Start
6:25am: Gold Coast Sports Medicine 10km Start
7:30am: Air Locker Training 2.5km Start
8:45am: Brooks Running 5km Start
9:25am: Michael Shelley 1km Kids Dash Start

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Entry Fees
3/4 Marathon: $119
Half Marathon: $95
10km: $75
5km: $55
2.5km: $35
1km: $20

Prices increase by $5-$10 on Race Week

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