Sunshine Coast Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, moderate wind challenges
Runners will face temperatures starting at 61°F and climbing to 67°F, with a moderate humidity of 71%. Wind will be a factor with a consistent headwind throughout, reaching up to 11 mph, requiring attention to pacing strategy, especially on early laps. Maintaining hydration is crucial; runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively to combat the humidity.
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Race Info
The Sunshine Coast Marathon is a flat, single-lap course along the beachfronts of Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, about an hour north of Brisbane. The AIMS-certified course starts and finishes near Alexandra Headland and crosses the Sunshine Motorway Bridge twice. It is a Boston Marathon qualifier and runs annually in early August alongside a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K. Ryan Gregson holds the men's course record at 2:14:05, set in 2025.
