EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
A predominantly flat coastal marathon links Alexandra Headland with Twin Waters and Mudjimba on a single lap with a 6-hour-20-minute cutoff.
Quick facts
- Predominantly flat, single-lap road course with long coastal sections.
- Starts and finishes at Alexandra Headland beside the festival precinct.
- Six-hour-20-minute course limit for the full marathon.
- AIMS-certified course accepted under the B.A.A. international certification standard.
About the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon
This is the full-distance race within the Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival, starting and finishing beside the beach at Alexandra Headland. The field gets a separate early start, and the event supports both experienced marathoners and runners moving up from the festival's shorter races.
Course
The single lap follows the coast north from Alexandra Headland, crosses the Sunshine Motorway bridge twice and reaches Twin Waters and Mudjimba before returning. The organizer describes the road course as predominantly flat, and the 6-hour-20-minute limit leaves room for a broad range of runners.
Race-day weather
August on the Sunshine Coast commonly brings a cool start followed by a mild, sunny morning. The exposed coastal and bridge sections can add wind, while clear conditions can make the later kilometres feel warmer than the air temperature suggests.
Past EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, August 1, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon FAQ
When is the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon?
The 2027 EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon is on Sunday, August 1, 2027.
Is EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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