Brisbane Marathon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources#198 of 312 marathons

Brisbane, Australia · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 6 Jun 2027

Website (opens in a new tab)

Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.5
PR potential
Average3.3
Flat course
Rolling3.3
Getting in
Easy3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: The 2027 page contains conflicting start and ascent details; the route map is pending. All 3

Held back by race (3.0) and entry (3.2).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Current plans include the Story Bridge and a City Botanic Gardens finish.
  • Two 2019 marathoners valued the city setting despite a challenging route.

Watch out for

  • The 2027 page contains conflicting start and ascent details; the route map is pending.
  • Both athlete accounts describe 2019; current route performance remains uncertain.
  • No race-day bib collection is advertised.

Latest or next race

Sun 6 Jun 2027

Official race site(brisbanemarathon.com.au, opens in a new tab)
Cutoffs
6.25 hours
How to get in
Open

Training for Brisbane Marathon?

Moku Coach builds your plan around race day in June and this course.

Start free trial

What runners say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Tim Ballintine

    Raced 2019 · Tim Ballintine athlete blog

    Tone: Positive

    The third-place marathon finisher found the course challenging, especially in its first half, and valued racing through Brisbane landmarks. He felt it was a poor choice for his fastest time. This coach and triathlete blog promotes his sports work; it describes the 2019 course.

    Covers Course

    Read on timballintine.com (Tim Ballintine athlete blog, opens in a new tab)
Raced Brisbane Marathon? Rate it

Pick a score, then tell the next athlete about the course, conditions and logistics.

Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Both 2019 marathoners valued the race and their finishes. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialAverage3.3

    Historical runners describe a challenging, hilly course; the forthcoming detailed map remains unavailable. · Low confidence

Good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Course sceneryBeautiful3.8

    Both historical marathoners enjoyed landmarks or sunrise on the Story Bridge. · Low confidence

  • Room to runSome pinch points3.3

    One 2019 athlete noted more turns than Gold Coast; current course flow is unverified. · Low confidence

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.7

    Current official plans describe closed roads and a fully closed Story Bridge. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessRolling3.3

    Both historical reports describe hills; current official ascent figures conflict. · Low confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Start logisticsSome waiting3.3

    No race-day bib pickup is advertised, and the official page currently lists conflicting start streets. · Low confidence

  • Pacers and timingGood3.6

    The current organizer lists timing and pacing groups; athlete assessment is sparse. · Low confidence

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Getting inEasy3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

  • Value for moneyGood value3.5

    Current athlete evidence for this factor is limited; rating remains provisional. · Low confidence

Course

Route, 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Surface
paved roads
Start
06:00
Cutoff
6.25 hours

Getting in

Entry
open

Getting there and staying

Book
Reconfirm current accommodation and transport arrangements.
Getting around
Historical athlete lodging experiences do not establish current availability or prices.

Similar races in Oceania

Key facts

Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Typical month
June
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

Pages we used for facts and ratings. See how we rate.

Training for Brisbane Marathon? Moku Coach builds your plan around race day.