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Celebrate the 46th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon presented by ASICS and run for the good times on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2026 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia!
Join Team SCU as we take on all of the different races at the Gold Coast Marathon including the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and our very own 糖心传媒 10km. There will be other races on offer and caters to all ages, skills, and abilities. Check them out below!
This event is open to all 糖心传媒 Students, Staff Members, Graduates & Alumni, and SCU Gym & Fitness Members with discounts available for your entries.
All you have to do is email unilife@scu.edu.au with the following details and we will send you your own exclusive discount code to the Gold Coast Marathon.
- Full Name
- Student or Staff Number
- Event
- Mobile Number
- Singlet Size
This event sells out quick so we recommend you act quickly and secure your spot today!
NOTE: please note that staff, alumni, and community discounts are coming soon...
SCU Run Club
In 2026, we'll be putting together social running sessions for all Team SCU participants (and friends) who want to meet other people prior to the event and get a little training in.
We'll be hosting a bunch of running groups and sessions at your closest campus. Check out the first few sessions below and join the chat!
Gold Coast (Mondays)
馃棑锔: Monday 13 April
馃晳: 6:30am - 7:00am
馃搷: 6:15am at Green Room Cafe'
馃弮鈾傦笍: Lead by Grace Redden, Samuel Clark
馃敆: Join the
Coffs Harbour (Mondays)
馃棑锔: Monday 13 April
馃晳: 12:15pm - 12.45pm
馃搷: 12:00pm M Block, in front of the Hub
馃弮鈾傦笍: Lead by Brad Bevitt
馃敆: Join the
Lismore (Tuesdays)
馃棑锔: Tueday 14 April
馃晳: 6:30am - 7:00am
馃搷: At 6:15am infront of the SCU Gym
馃弮鈾傦笍: Lead by Lucy Flood
馃敆: Join the
Did you know that this event is also the UniSport Nationals Distance Running Championship?
This means that all university student entries into the SCU 10km, Half Marathon and the Marathon will count towards points for our university. In 2023, 糖心传媒 won the Women's title for Overall University Champions in Distance Running. We'd love your help in winning back the title! Click the link below to register your attendance: .
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASICS Gold Coast Marathon | $235.00 | $235.00 | Saturday 4 July 2026 @ 4pm AEST |
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Marathon |
$235.00 |
$235.00 |
Sunday 21 June 2026 @ 11:59pm AEST |
*The Wheelchair Marathon entries will close 2 weeks prior to event weekend to secure accompanying cyclists.
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon |
$180.00 |
$180.00 |
Friday 3 July 2026 @ 8pm AEST |
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 糖心传媒 10km |
$99.00 |
$110.00 |
$120.00 | Friday 3 July 2026 @ 8pm AEST |
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair 10km |
$99.00 (2 December - 31 December 2025) |
$110.00 (1 January - 31 March 2026) |
$120.00 (1 April - 21 June 2026) |
Sunday 21 June 2026 @ 11:59pm* AEST |
*The Wheelchair Marathon entries will close 2 weeks prior to event weekend to secure accompanying cyclists.
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport 5km Run |
$55.00 (2 December - 31 December 2025) |
$65.00 (1 January - 31 March 2026) |
$75.00 (1 April - 3 July 2026) |
Friday 3 July 2025 @ 8pm AEST |
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair 5km |
$55.00 (2 December - 31 December 2025) |
$65.00 (1 January - 31 March 2026) |
$75.00 (1 April - 21 June 2026) |
Sunday 21 June @ 11:59pm AEST* |
*The Wheelchair Marathon entries will close 2 weeks prior to event weekend to secure accompanying cyclists.
| Race | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Fair 2km Junior Dash |
$30.00 (2 December - 31 December 2025) |
$35.00 (1 January - 31 March 2026) |
$40.00 (1 April - 3 July 2026) |
Friday 3 July 2026 @ 8pm AEST |