Sunshine Coast Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild conditions, slight wind factor
Runners will face temperatures starting at 61°F and reaching a maximum of 64°F by the finish. Wind will be moderate at 11 mph from the SW, creating a mixed effect with 19% headwind and 19% tailwind over the course. With humidity at 71%, it's advisable to start conservatively and monitor hydration throughout the race, especially on later laps as temperatures rise.
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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.
