Brisbane Marathon Festival
Official WebsiteAbout This Event
The Brisbane Marathon Festival on Sunday 6 June 2027 offers a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km run, 5km walk and 2km mini marathon. Closed roads, the Story Bridge and a finish in the City Botanic Gardens.
Events & entry fees
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Sunday 6 June
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Marathon6am$250
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Half Marathon7:15am$190
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10km9:30am$120
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5km Run10:15am$65
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5km Walk10:15am$60
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2km Mini Marathon11am$45
Entry fees as listed on 29 Oct 2026. Prices often rise after early bird, so check the entry page for today's price.
Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, 6 June 2027
- Terrain
- Road
- Location
- City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLD
- Entry Fee
- $35 - $250
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Start Time
- 6:00am (marathon); 7:15am half; 9:30am 10km; 10:15am 5km run and walk; 11:00am 2km
- Good for Beginners
- Yes - 2km mini marathon, 5km run and 5km walk
Brisbane's marathon, since 1992
- first Brisbane Marathon
- 1992
- participants in 2024
- 10,000+
- marathon finishers in 2025
- 2,377
- marathon record (2026)
- 2:21:05
The Brisbane Marathon was first run in 1992 and is the city's only marathon-distance race. It has moved around the calendar - May, April and, from 2009 to 2018, August - before settling in June in 2019. The only year without a marathon was 2020, when entrants were deferred to 2021.
It has grown with the city's running scene: more than 5,000 people from 18 countries in 2012, and more than 10,000 across all events in 2024. In 2025, 2,377 runners finished the marathon itself.
The course starts on George Street, crosses the fully closed Story Bridge and follows the river through Kangaroo Point and New Farm before finishing inside the City Botanic Gardens.
- 1992First Brisbane Marathon.
- 2012More than 5,000 participants from 18 countries.
- 2019Moves to June, where it has stayed.
- 2020No race; entrants deferred to 2021.
- 2024Passes 10,000 participants across all events.
- 2026Takaki Mori sets the marathon record, 2:21:05.
Free training
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Event Details
Course Description
The marathon starts on George Street in the Brisbane CBD at 6:00am, crosses the fully closed Story Bridge, follows the river through Kangaroo Point and New Farm and finishes inside the City Botanic Gardens. The organisers describe the course as predominantly flat and AIMS certified, and the marathon page lists 233 metres of elevation gain (the same page also quotes 293 metres, so treat the figure as approximate). The half marathon also starts on George Street, while the 10km, 5km run, 5km walk and 2km mini marathon start on Margaret Street. All distances run on Sunday 6 June 2027 on closed roads, with staggered starts from 6:00am to 11:00am.
Course guide, section by section
- Start - George Street
The marathon (6am) and half (7:15am) start on George Street in the city; the shorter races start on Margaret Street.
- The Story Bridge
Runners cross the Story Bridge, closed to traffic for the race.
- Kangaroo Point and New Farm
The course follows the Brisbane River through Kangaroo Point and New Farm.
- Finish - City Botanic Gardens
Every race finishes inside the City Botanic Gardens. The marathon cut-off is 6 hours 15 minutes; the half's is 3 hours 30.
Winners & records
2026 winners
| Race | Category | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Men | Takaki Mori | 2:21:05 |
| Marathon | Women | Lucy Bartholomew | 2:47:06 |
| Half Marathon | Men | Sebastian Asher | 1:07:43 |
| Half Marathon | Women | Cassie Fien | 1:15:26 |
| 10km | Men | Dezmond Cutter | 30:13 |
| 10km | Women | Kobi Walker | 33:47 |
| 5km | Men | Josh Shanahan | 14:33 |
| 5km | Women | Taylor Hudspith | 17:34 |
| 2km | Men | Axle Pratten | 06:45 |
| 2km | Women | Leila Dubiczki | 07:34 |
Course records
| Race | Category | Holder | Time | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Men | Takaki Mori | 2:21:05 | 2026 |
| Marathon | Women | Kathryn Parkinson | 2:43:44 | 2025 |
| Half Marathon | Men | Tim Vincent | 1:04:07 | 2024 |
| Half Marathon | Women | Marnie Ponton | 1:13:33 | 2021 |
| 10km | Men | Jack Bruce | 29:00 | 2021 |
| 10km | Women | Olga Firsova | 33:32 | 2021 |
| 5km | Men | Josh Shanahan | 14:33 | 2026 |
| 5km | Women | Addison Houslip | 17:33 | 2021 |
From the official records table.
Getting There
Roads around Margaret Street and the course close from about 3:00am on race day, so the organisers recommend public transport, rideshare or pre-booking parking and arriving earlier than you think you need to. Listed car parks include Wilsons Parking on Charlotte Street (650m from the start), Wintergarden on Elizabeth Street (700m), QUT Gardens Point P Block (700m), Central Plaza 1 on Queen Street (850m, opens 6:00am) and Dockside at Kangaroo Point (1.0km). Bag drop opens at 4:45am at the City Botanic Gardens.
Where to Stay
Places to stay near the start, priced for race weekend.
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Weather & What to Pack
Early June is winter in Brisbane, with cool, mostly dry and sunny conditions. Typical days reach about 21 to 22 degrees Celsius, while early mornings are cooler, often 9 to 12 degrees Celsius at the marathon's 6:00am start. Light layers suit the pre-dawn wait, which you can leave in bag drop before the gun. Later starts such as the 10:15am 5km and 11:00am 2km are noticeably warmer in the sun, so a cap and sunscreen are worthwhile. Check the forecast in the days before race day.
Race details last updated 29 Oct 2026
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Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
What time do the races start?
All distances run on Sunday 6 June 2027: marathon 6:00am, half marathon 7:15am, 10km 9:30am, 5km run and 5km walk 10:15am, and the 2km mini marathon 11:00am. Marathon and half start on George Street; the shorter races start on Margaret Street.
How much does it cost to enter?
Current general entry prices are marathon $250, half marathon $190, 10km $120, 5km run $65 (under 18 $50), 5km walk $60 and 2km mini marathon $45 (under 18 $35). The site says prices increase, so register early.
What are the cut-off times?
Cut-offs are marathon 12:15pm (6h 15m), half marathon 10:45am (3h 30m), 10km 11:15am (1h 45m), 5km 11:25am (1h 10m) and 2km 11:30am (30m). Interim cut-offs are still to be confirmed.
When and where do I collect my bib?
Bib collection is at the City Botanic Gardens expo: Thursday 3 June 11:00am to 6:00pm, Friday 4 June 9:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 5 June 8:00am to 4:00pm (the schedule page lists slightly different closing times, so check before you go). There is no race day collection. Bib postage costs $17.50 if selected before 26 April.
What is the refund and transfer policy?
Cancellations receive a 50% refund up to 4pm Monday 19 April 2027, with none after that. Transfers to another person at the same distance cost $20, and moving down a distance is not refunded. Online entries close 4pm Saturday 5 June 2027 unless sold out.
parkruns near this race
Free, timed 5km every Saturday morning. A good hit-out between races, or an easy shakeout the day before this one.
- South Bank parkrun Sat 7:00am · 0.7 km away · South Bank
- New Farm parkrun Sat 7:00am · 2.2 km away · New Farm
- St Lucia parkrun Sat 7:00am · 2.5 km away · Highgate Hill
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