Sunshine Coast Marathon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources#194 of 312 marathons

Alexandra Headland, Australia · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 1 Aug 2027

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.6
PR potential
Fast3.6
Flat course
Mostly flat3.5
Getting in
Easy3.5
Crowds
Strong3.7

Watch out: The current single-lap route differs from the routes in the 2019 and 2024 reports. All 3

Held back by race (3.1) 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 42.2 km (26.2 mi) course takes in coastal views, Twin Waters and Mudjimba.
  • Two historical marathoners found accommodation close to the start.

Watch out for

  • The current single-lap route differs from the routes in the 2019 and 2024 reports.
  • One historical first-timer found late conditions hot; current weather remains uncertain.
  • Intermediate cutoff checks apply; reconfirm them before race weekend.

Latest or next race

Sun 1 Aug 2027

Official race site(sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au, opens in a new tab)
Cutoffs
6.333333333333333 hours
How to get in
Open

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What runners say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Zealousideal_Ad642

    Raced 2024 · Reddit athlete race report

    Tone: Positive

    The runner stayed across the road from the start and used the pacing group before finishing with a substantial personal best. Late cramps affected their race; they attributed those to their own preparation. This 2024 report predates the newly advertised single-lap course.

    Covers Support, Stay and travel

    Read on reddit.com (Reddit athlete race report, opens in a new tab)

  • bneb1981

    Raced 2019 · Reddit athlete race report

    Tone: Positive

    The first-time marathoner stayed near the start, used a personal bottle at an aid station and appreciated supporters who remained late. An initial climb, repeated loops and hot later conditions added difficulty. They were proud to finish; the 2019 route and cutoff differ from current arrangements.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on reddit.com (Reddit athlete race report, opens in a new tab)
Raced Sunshine Coast 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: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Both historical marathoners valued their finishes and described positive overall experiences. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.5

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

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.6

    One first-time marathoner finished successfully and appreciated supporters remaining late. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.6

    A runner improved substantially; current claims of a faster single-lap route remain organizer statements. · Low confidence

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

  • Course sceneryBeautiful3.7

    The current coastal route includes Twin Waters, Mudjimba and bridge views; historical impressions are limited. · Low confidence

  • Room to runRoomy3.5

    The organizer has replaced repeated loops with one lap; current athlete feedback on flow remains sparse. · Low confidence

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

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

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

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

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessMostly flat3.5

    The current organizer describes predominantly flat terrain; historic climbing details may not transfer. · Low confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

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

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

  • Start logisticsSmooth3.5

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

  • Pacers and timingGood3.5

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

  • Crowd supportStrong3.7

    The 2019 first-timer appreciated supporters who stayed late. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    A historical runner successfully used a personal bottle, but current service quality is sparsely reviewed. · 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 temperatureWarm or cool3.3

    One historical runner found late conditions hot; edition coverage remains thin. · 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

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.7

    Both historical reviewers stayed near the start; current availability is unverified. · 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)

Shape
loop
Surface
paved roads
Start
06:00
Cutoff
6.333333333333333 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.

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Key facts

Location
Alexandra Headland, Queensland, Australia
Typical month
August
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

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