4-5 July 2026
Southport, Queensland, Australia
Australia's favourite marathon
World Athletics Road Race
Run In Paradise
Celebrate the 44th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon powered by Chery and Run Gold Coast on Saturday 6 July – Sunday 7 July 2024 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The world class international marathon will attract 28,000 participants of all ages and abilities from over 50 countries across eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon, CPL Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marat
05/06/2026
We’re partnering with the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon 2026 as the Official Hydration Partner, helping runners stay refreshed from start to finish.
Nu Spring Water supports focus and endurance across race week — because great runs start with good hydration.
04/06/2026
Win your way to the China Airlines Half Marathon plus VIP Gold Pass!
As the naming rights partner of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon - China Airlines Half Marathon, we’re right there with you as you train, race, and grow stronger — Run far. Fly further.
We’re here to fly alongside you, every step of the way.
Complete a 10km run activity on the selected running platform and share your results on Instagram Stories for a chance to win a free race entry and a GCM VIP Gold Pass!
🗓️Campaign Period: 2 JUN 2026 - 15JUN 2026
🏃♀️ Prize: One (1) China Airlines Half Marathon Entry and one (1) GCM VIP Gold Pass, valid for the 4 July race, per winner (Total 2 winners)
📍Entries: Share and tag = 1 entry, Use campaign template on Instagram Stories= extra 3 entries
📍How to enter
1. Complete the 10km activity your way on the selected running platform.
2. Share your result on Instagram Stories and tag .au &
3. Submit your entry via DM to .au
✨Two (2) winners selected via random draw and contacted by China Airlines via Instagram Direct Message by 19 June
✨Learn more: https://flights.china-airlines.com/en-au/au-miles-for-miles?utm_source=ci%20website&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=oce_bne_20260602_GCM%20Run
04/06/2026
GCM Deals - your opportunity to showcase your business to 42,000+ participants at the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon.
Offer an exclusive deal at your business, and we’ll help promote it directly to our participants.
Requirements apply.
Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/4zet50Z7qCX
Happy Global Running Day! 🌏🏃♂️➡️
Today we celebrate the highs, the hard days, the people, the purpose.
The 2026 GCM Run Team have shared their ‘why’. Stories of resilience, community and running for something bigger than themselves.
Because every runner has one. What’s yours?
Tell us your ‘why’ for running in the comments.
02/06/2026
The Gold Coast Airport 5km has SOLD OUT and it's the fastest 5km sell out in GCM history! 🤯
With 5 weeks until the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon! It’s time to make sure your outfit is complete with the perfect pair of All Polarized. No-slip. No-bounce sunnies 🕶️
Grab your limited edition 'G’Day to be in Paradise' sunnies online or at the GCM expo.
The countdown is on 🎉
Shop GCM sunnies: https://ow.ly/Jr1L50Z60Bs
01/06/2026
🎉 GCM26 Monthly Team Prize Draw!
Register your team & meet the monthly minimum for your chance to WIN!
✅ June Prize: GCM Prize Pack
📅 Drawn: 26 June
👥 Minimum: 40 team members
The winner will receive:
1 night’s accommodation – Crowne Plaza
Wake up to the sound of the ocean and enjoy sweeping views of the Gold Coast at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.
Don’t miss out on getting in the draw, register 40 team members by Friday 26 June!
If you're planning on running a VERY speedy ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, pacer Eman will get you there in 3hrs. 😮💨
To find your pace group, view the official pacer page on our website https://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/race-weekend/pace-runners/
Locked in for ASICS Gold Coast Marathon? 🔒🏃🏻
We are approaching 5 weeks out, which means if you haven't started training with what you'll race with, there's no better time then now!
Fixx Nutrition's hydration fuel will be available every 5km along the course as well as energy gels available for full marathon participants at the 30km mark⚡️💧
For a limited time only, they are offering a FREE GCM branded flask with all orders over $50! *Add flask to your cart & use code GCMFLASK at checkout to redeem. Available while stocks last.
Shop Now: https://bit.ly/4fRuth8
LESS than 6 weeks until the 2026 ASICS Gold Coast Marathon 🍺🏃
Missed out on a ticket?? We’ve got you sorted 🤝 We’re giving away 2 x entries (Half or Full Marathon — your choice!) to the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon on the 4th & 5th of July.
To enter, head to our Instagram post here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY3_jOGoaQ8/
Then:
1. Comment HALFY or FULL STRENGTH depending on your preferred distance
2. Follow both and on Instagram
Two winners will be chosen and announced 6pm Sunday 31st May.
