Sun 14 Jun 2026
29 Jun 2026 • 21 minutes read
Gold Coast Marathon week is here, and the action extends well beyond the start and finish lines.
The Gold Coast running community has a packed calendar of events planned around race weekend including sunrise shakeouts, shoe wear-tests, recovery sessions, brand pop-ups, and post-race celebrations.
We’ve pulled together the activations you need to know about.
All times are listed in AEST. Event details may change, and registrations are required for many activations. Check the organiser’s official page before attending.
Before planning your shakeouts, recovery sessions and celebrations, here are the official race start times for the weekend. The start and finish lines for all races are located at the Gold Coast Marathon Race Precinct at Broadwater Parklands, Southport.
6:15 am – China Airlines Half Marathon
9:15 am – Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Wheelchair 10km
9:25 am – Southern Cross University 10km Run
11:10 am – Australia Fair 2km Junior Dash, Boys
11:20 am – Australia Fair 2km Junior Dash, Girls
11:22 am – Australia Fair 2km Junior Dash, Juniors with parents or guardians
11:30 am – Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Wheelchair 5km
11:45 am – Gold Coast Airport 5km
6:05 am – Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Wheelchair Marathon
6:15 am – ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
6:15 am – Seeded, Priority and Start Zone A
6:25 am – Start Zone B
6:35 am – Start Zone C
6:45 am – Start Zones D and E
Runners should check their official participant information for recommended arrival times, start zones, transport details and any final race-week updates.
Hosted by: Kuro and BRIQ Training
In collaboration with: FISHBOWL Burleigh Heads
Time: 5:00 pm warm-up | 5:15 pm run
Location: FISHBOWL Burleigh Heads
Distance: 5 km
Ease into marathon week with a relaxed evening shakeout through Burleigh Heads. The event will begin with a warm-up at 5:00 pm before the group heads out for a 5 km run at 5:15 pm. Runners will return to FISHBOWL at approximately 5:45 pm, where selected FISHBOWL boxes will be available for $10 and bowls for $12.
Everyone who registers will also go into the draw to win a free box of Kuro on the night. Registration is available through the organisers’ page: see here.
Hosted by: Pace Athletic
In collaboration with: ASICS and Dermalogica
Time: 9:15 am
Location: Confirmed through registration
Start the day with a slower, more mindful race-week activation.
Flow & Glow blends Pilates, mindfulness and skincare into a curated pre-race wellness experience inspired by ASICS’ “Sound Mind, Sound Body” philosophy. The session is designed to help runners reset, move and unwind before the intensity of race weekend begins.
Places are limited, and registration is essential. Click here.
Hosted by: Pace Athletic
In collaboration with: ASICS and Gemelli Italian
Time: Thursday evening
Location: Shared with invited guests
Pace Athletic, ASICS and Gemelli Italian are also hosting an intimate pre-marathon carb-loading experience on Thursday evening.
The event is invite-only, with further information being shared directly by the organisers. Invite only.
Hosted by: FISHBOWL
In collaboration with: Sana Days and On Running
Time: 5:00 pm meet | 5:30 pm start
Location: FISHBOWL Burleigh Heads
Distance: 5 km
FISHBOWL in Motion is returning for a special Gold Coast Marathon shakeout edition.
Join the community for an easy 5 km run before sticking around for race-week extras from FISHBOWL, Sana Days and On Running. The activation is open to runners of all levels, whether you’re racing over the weekend or simply joining the atmosphere.
Registration is required. Click here.
Hosted by: Combine Air Southport
In collaboration with: The Running Company Southport, LSKD and Good Joint
Time: From 5:30 pm
Location: Combine Air Southport
Distance: 3–5 km
Join the local community for an easy 3–5 km shakeout before returning to Combine Air for a free post-run recovery session. The recovery activation will include:
Whether you’re preparing for the marathon, half marathon or one of the shorter races, all levels are welcome. The event is free, but spaces are limited. Click here to reserve a spot.
Friday is the biggest day on the activation calendar, with shakeout runs and race-week experiences taking place from first light through to the evening. Several events overlap, so check travel times and registration requirements before locking in your plans.
Hosted by: PILLAR Performance and Oakley
Time: 6:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: The Oxley 1823, Nobby Beach
Swap the pre-race overthinking for a sunrise run with PILLAR Performance and Oakley. Cross the White Line is designed to help runners move their legs, clear their heads and connect with the community before race weekend begins.
Tickets are available through the organisers’ registration link, click here.
Hosted by: RunDNA
In collaboration with: HOKA and PILLAR Performance
Time: 6:00 am arrival
Location: Costa Taco, Broadbeach
Distance: 3 – 5 km
Kick off Gold Coast Marathon weekend with RunDNA, HOKA and PILLAR Performance at The Pit Stop. This easy-paced community shakeout is open to runners of all levels.
Meet the RunDNA team, discover what’s new from HOKA and wear-test some of the latest models, including the new Clifton 11. Runners will also have the opportunity to sample PILLAR Performance products, enter giveaways and enjoy post-run tacos from Costa Taco.
The event is free, but places are limited. Registration is required, click here.
Hosted by: QK Running
Time: 6:15 am
Location: Kurrawa Surf Club Café, Broadbeach
Distance: 6 km
Join QK Running for a relaxed 6 km social run along the coast before returning to Kurrawa Surf Club Café for coffee. There will also be QK giveaways available on the morning.
Follow the organiser’s registration link to secure your place. Click here.
Hosted by: Team NOX
In collaboration with: On Running, ConKaBar and Switch Perform
Time: From 6:30 am
Location: ConKaBar, 3/37 Connor Street, Burleigh Heads
Distance: 4 km
Join Team NOX for a community shakeout through Burleigh Heads, with shoe testing, coffee, food and a NOX pop-up all included.
6:30 am – Shoe fitting and warm-up
6:45 am – 4 km shakeout run
7:10 am – Switch Perform supplements, coffee and food
7:30 am – NOX pop-up store
Runners will have the chance to test shoes from On Running and go into the draw to win a pair of On shoes and a NOX race cap.
Registration is required, click here.
Hosted by: REC GEN
In collaboration with: Dr Hydrate and Beforeyouspeak Coffee
Hosted on the morning by: James Newbury
Time: 6:30 am
Location: Ed Hardy Park, Burleigh Heads
REC GEN, Dr Hydrate and Beforeyouspeak Coffee are teaming up for a relaxed Friday-morning community run. Whether you’re completing your final shakeout before race day or simply joining your regular Friday run, everyone is welcome.
Bring your crew, get your kilometres in and stick around afterwards for products and goodies from the event partners. Read more here.
Hosted by: Good Good Running and ERNIOLD
In collaboration with: Allpress Espresso, PURE Sports Nutrition and Heaps Normal
Time: From 10:00 am
Location: 2577 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Dates: Friday, 3rd July to Sunday, 5th July
Good Good Running and ERNIOLD are taking over Mermaid Beach for three days of running, coffee, new releases and race-week celebrations.
The pop-up will feature the latest ERNIOLD releases, a new Good Good Running singlet and tee, race-kit customisation, nutrition from PURE Sports Nutrition and coffee from Allpress Espresso.
10:00 am – Marathon pop-up opens
10:00 am – Good Good Running singlet and tee launch
5:00 pm – Social jog and post-run hang
The social jog is open to all paces. Read more here.
Hosted by: Pace Athletic
In collaboration with: ASICS, Gemelli Italian and Dermalogica
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Confirmed through registration
Pace Athletic’s inaugural Running on Ragu activation combines an easy shakeout run with ASICS shoe wear-tests, limited event tees and plenty of race-week energy.
Runners can stick around after the run for food from Gemelli Italian and goodies from Dermalogica. The event is free, but registration is essential, click here to secure your spot.
Hosted by: ATÓRA Training
In collaboration with: Gemelli Italian and Rhise
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: ATÓRA Mermaid
Run format: Easy 20-minute cruise
Finish Friday with a relaxed shakeout and a table full of pre-race fuel. The group will meet at ATÓRA Mermaid at 5:30 pm before heading out for an easy 20-minute run. On returning to the gym, runners can refuel with Roman-style pizza from Gemelli Italian and electrolytes from Rhise.
The event is free and open to the Gold Coast community. Read more here.
Saturday’s official race schedule begins at 6:15 am with the China Airlines Half Marathon and continues through to the Gold Coast Airport 5km at 11:45 am.
Whether you’re racing, recovering or preparing for Sunday’s marathon, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with the community throughout the day.
Hosted by: CHANGE Broadbeach and Nike
In collaboration with: Paradox Coffee Roasters
Time: 6:00 am
Location: CHANGE Broadbeach, 4/6 Charles Avenue, Broadbeach
Distance: 5 km
CHANGE Broadbeach and Nike are bringing the community together for a 5 km warm-up run. The event is designed to get the legs moving and bring runners together before the weekend’s later races. After the run, stick around for complimentary drinks from Paradox Coffee Roasters.
Bookings are essential, click here.
Hosted by: Good Good Running and ERNIOLD
Time: From 10:00 am
Location: 2577 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
The Good Good Running and ERNIOLD pop-up continues throughout Saturday. The Race Ready session will give runners the opportunity to hear from Andy Buchanan before Sunday’s marathon.
10:00 am – Marathon pop-up opens
3:00 pm – Race Ready session with special guest Andy Buchanan
Spots for the session are limited, and registration is recommended. Read more here.
Hosted by: LSKD and Vikasati
Time: 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Location: Vikasati
The recovery activation returns on Sunday for marathon finishers and supporters. Expect ice baths, saunas, magnesium pools, medal engraving and more from LSKD, Vikasati and their event partners. Attendees can arrive at any time during the four-hour session window.
Sunday begins with the Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Wheelchair Marathon at 6:05 am, followed by the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon from 6:15 am.
Once the racing is done, the focus turns to recovery, celebrating and reconnecting with the community.
Hosted by: Good Good Running and ERNIOLD
Time: From 7:00 am
Location: 2577 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Watch the marathon field pass the Good Good Running pop-up at approximately the 20.8 km point. Coffee from Allpress Espresso and nutrition from PURE Sports Nutrition will be available while the community cheers runners through Mermaid Beach.
7:00 am – Marathon pop-up and watch party
12:00 pm – Heaps Normal finisher photos, race-poster giveaway and stamping
Finishers can have their race time stamped onto a limited-edition poster and capture a post-race photo to remember the weekend. Read more here.
Hosted by: The Salt Social
Time: From 5:00 pm
Location: Apress Surf Bar
The real test of endurance begins after the finish line. The Salt Social After-Party returns for another year, welcoming runners, supporters, local run-club regulars and visitors from across Australia and overseas.
Everyone is welcome. Read more here.
Hosted by: Sana Days, Hedges Run Club and GC Social Tri Club
Time: 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Location: Confirmed through the organisers’ ticket link
Three Gold Coast communities are coming together for one major post-race celebration.
Whether you’ve raced, supported or spent the weekend cheering from the sidelines, the after-party is an opportunity to celebrate the people and performances that made the weekend special.
Registration and event tickets are available through the organisers. Click here.
Hosted by: Good Joint
In collaboration with: P3 Recovery Burleigh, PILLAR Performance, SQD Athletica and The Running Company Southport
Time: 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Location: Good Joint, Mermaid Beach
Gold Coast Marathon weekend doesn’t have to end at the finish line.
Cool Down by Good Joint is a free post-marathon recovery event bringing together runners, athletes and the wider Gold Coast fitness community for one final evening of recovery, celebration and connection.
Expect recovery experiences, prizes, gift bags and more from the event partners.
The event is free, but places are limited. Registration is required, click here.
With so many events happening across Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach and Southport, it’s worth planning your schedule before the weekend begins!
Some Friday-morning shakeouts overlap, and travel may take longer than usual due to race-week traffic and road closures.
Register early, double-check meeting locations and leave yourself enough time to arrive without adding unnecessary stress to your race preparation.
Most importantly, choose the activations that will add to your weekend, not leave you standing on the start line already exhausted.
Save this guide, send it to your running crew and start planning your Gold Coast Marathon week.
Know of another activation we should include? Send the details to @rundais.aus so we can keep the guide updated.
Get the latest races, coaching tips, and running club updates delivered straight to your inbox.