Sunshine Coast Marathon

Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival is a major coastal running festival in Alexandra Headland on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia, combining a fast seaside course with a broad, festival-style event lineup that appeals to both serious racers and casual participants. Organized by Atlas Events / Atlas Multisports, the event has developed into one of Australia’s standout winter road-running weekends, offering a mix of headline distances and family-friendly participation in a destination setting known for mild weather and ocean views. Centered on Alexandra Parade and the beachfront event precinct at Buhk Family Park, the festival includes a marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km run, 5 km walk, and 2 km mini marathon, making it accessible across age groups and ability levels.