Queensland Running Events

Queensland’s race calendar runs from Brisbane and the Gold Coast up to the Sunshine Coast. Browse marathons, fun runs and trail events, then filter by distance below.

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Map of Queensland Running Events

What running events are on in Queensland? The state calendar covers the south-east and a few destination races further up the coast. Dates to know include the Asics Noosa Bolt on 31 October 2026, Halloween Hustle on the Gold Coast on 31 October 2026, Beerwah at Daybreak on 6 December 2026, Runaway Noosa Marathon on 22 May 2027, Brisbane Marathon Festival on 6 June 2027 and the Gold Coast Marathon on 4 July 2027.

Major Queensland races

These are the events runners look up first when they are planning a Queensland season. Open each listing for the distances on offer before you enter.

  • Asics Noosa Bolt (31 October 2026): a Sunshine Coast race, useful if you want something shorter than a marathon weekend.
  • Halloween Hustle (31 October 2026): a Gold Coast race. More local events are on the Gold Coast page.
  • Beerwah at Daybreak (6 December 2026): an early-morning Sunshine Coast race.
  • Runaway Noosa Marathon (22 May 2027): a Noosa marathon with a long training block.
  • Brisbane Marathon Festival (6 June 2027): the city’s main race weekend. The city calendar is on the Brisbane page.
  • Gold Coast Marathon (4 July 2027): the race most interstate runners travel for.

Entries for the Gold Coast Marathon and the Brisbane Marathon Festival open months ahead. Open the event page on RunDais for the current entry link and any Passport offer.

Queensland races by distance

Use the distance lists below when you already know the race you want. The Gold Coast Marathon and Runaway Noosa Marathon are the named marathons. Festival weekends in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast are where to look for a half marathon or a 10km on the same programme. Trail runners should open the trail list as well as the road list.

Trending events on this page are the ones people have been opening on RunDais over the last 30 days.

How to use this calendar

Start with the upcoming events at the top of the page, then use the distance sections to narrow by 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, trail or road. Every name links to the full event page, with the date, place and entry details.

A free RunDais account saves events to your Passport, which is also where selected races share discount codes. The full Australian events directory covers races outside Queensland.

Training with a group is on the Queensland run clubs page.

Queensland Running Events by Distance & Type

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Frequently Asked Questions

What running events are on in Queensland?

The coming calendar includes Asics Noosa Bolt (31 October 2026), Beerwah at Daybreak (6 December 2026), Runaway Noosa Marathon (22 May 2027), Brisbane Marathon Festival (6 June 2027) and the Gold Coast Marathon (4 July 2027).

When is the Gold Coast Marathon?

The Gold Coast Marathon is listed for 4 July 2027. Open the event page for distances and entries. The wider Gold Coast calendar is on the Gold Coast running events page.

When is the Brisbane Marathon Festival?

The Brisbane Marathon Festival is listed for 6 June 2027. The city calendar is on the Brisbane running events page.

Where can I find a Queensland 10km?

Use the 10km section on this page. Festival weekends in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast usually list a shorter race next to the marathon.

Where are the Queensland run clubs?

They are on the Queensland run clubs page.

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