EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival 2026 2026 Results
Official WebsiteEVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival 2026 2026 was held on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at Buhk Family Park, Alexandra Headlands (start/finish on Alexandra Pde, Alexandra Headland).
About This Event
Experience the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival 2026, a premier running event on Queensland's stunning coastline. With multiple distances for all abilities, this festival offers a scenic and challenging course for runners and walkers alike.
Events & entry fees
Sunday 2 August
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EVA Air Marathon6am$260
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McDonald's Half Marathon7:15am$210
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10km9am$130
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5km Run Cricks 5km Run10:15am$90
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5km Walk Maroochy RSL 5km Walk10:15am$80
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2km Mini Marathon RMH 2km Mini Marathon11am$55
Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, 2 August 2026
- Terrain
- Road
- Location
- Alexandra Headlands, Sunshine Coast, QLD
- Entry Fee
- $50 - $260 (late-tier pricing; Westpac 10km sold out)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Start Time
- 6:00am Marathon; 7:15am Half Marathon; 9:00am 10km; 10:15am 5km Run/Walk; 11:00am 2km
- Good for Beginners
- Yes - RMH 2km Mini Marathon (min age 4) and 5km Run/Walk suit beginners and families
Event Details
Course Description
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival is based at Buhk Family Park on the beach at Alexandra Headlands, with all six events starting and finishing on Alexandra Parade. The AIMS-certified marathon and half marathon follow a new single-lap, predominantly flat road course through Twin Waters and Mudjimba, crossing the Sunshine Motorway Bridge twice for sweeping ocean views before returning to Alexandra Headlands. The Westpac 10km, Cricks 5km Run and Maroochy RSL 5km Walk share a shorter coastal loop, while the RMH 2km Mini Marathon is a flat, family-friendly course suited to first-timers and children. Aid stations, toilets and pacers support the marathon, half marathon and 10km, and the whole precinct has a festival atmosphere with live entertainment and a carpet finish line.
Getting There
The event precinct is at Buhk Family Park, right on the beach at Alexandra Headlands. Parking near the precinct is limited and restricted; public carparks on Sunshine Coast Parade and Cornmeal Parade, Maroochydore, are 2.3-2.4km away, and a Park n Ride shuttle bus runs from five locations. Free supervised bike parking is available if you pre-register. Sunshine Coast Airport is about 15 minutes' drive away, and Brisbane roughly 60 minutes south.
Weather & What to Pack
Early August falls in the Sunshine Coast's winter, with average temperatures ranging from around 10-21°C and race-morning starts typically cool, around 12-15°C. Days are usually mild, dry and sunny with low humidity, though mornings and the ocean breeze at Alexandra Headlands can feel brisk. Dress in light layers you can shed after the start, and note that UV can still be moderate on a clear winter day, so sunscreen is worthwhile for the shorter, later-starting events.
Race details last updated 6 Sep 2026
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Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
What are the cut-off times for each event?
The marathon has an overall cut-off of 6 hours 20 minutes from the 6:00am gun (with interim checkpoints), the half marathon 3 hours 50 minutes from its 7:15am gun, and the Westpac 10km 2 hours from its 9:00am start. Walkers in the 5km and 2km events must finish by midday, when roads reopen.
Is the Westpac 10km sold out?
Yes, the Westpac 10km has sold out. Other distances may still have entries available, subject to availability, and late entries can sometimes be purchased at the event precinct from Thursday 30 July to Saturday 1 August 2026.
Is there a bag drop on race day?
Yes, bag drop opens at 4:45am at the event precinct, but it is only available to marathon, half marathon and Westpac 10km participants.
What is the minimum age for the RMH 2km Mini Marathon?
Entrants must be at least 4 years old, and children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Minimum ages for the other events are 7 (5km run/walk), 11 (10km), 14 (half marathon) and 17 (marathon).
Will there be pace runners?
Yes. Pacers are provided for the marathon (3:00 to 5:00), half marathon (1:24 to 2:10) and Westpac 10km (40 to 70 minutes).
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.
- Brightwater parkrun Sat 7:00am · 4.5 km away · Mountain Creek
- Kawana parkrun Sat 7:00am · 4.9 km away · Kawana Waters
- Mudjimba Beach parkrun Sat 7:00am · 6.1 km away · Mudjimba
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