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HALF MARATHON

Get ready to experience one of the most scenic half marathon courses you’ll ever run! New for 2025 this course combines the fast, flat closed roads with the breathtaking trails of the Main Beach Spit, offering stunning views at every turn.
With limited spots available, this event is expected to sell out, so secure your place today!
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KEY EVENT DETAILS

DateSunday 18 May 2025
Distance21.1km
Start Time7:00am
Start LocationSeaworld Drive
Finish LocationMuriel Henchman Park
Overall Course Cut Off11:00am (4hrs)
Additional Cut OffParticipants must have commenced lap 2 (10km) by 9:25am
Minimum Age16 Years old by race day

Timing results will be provided by age categories. The age categories are as follows: U14, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-69; 70+

All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal. Trophies will also be presented to 1st , 2nd and 3rd placing in each gender category overall.

No scooters or race wheelchairs are to be used in the event due to the nature of the course. Running with dogs is also prohibited. For clarification on this please contact the Race Director via email at [email protected].

Drink stations will be positioned at 2.5km – 3km intervals and will carry water and Fixx Nutrition Fuel X sports drink. Aid stations will be self serve throughout the run course. Tables will be set up and clearly marked and communicated (via aid station volunteers) as to what each table offers. Please help yourself and place waste in the bins provided.

We’ll have drinks on ice and snacks for you at the finish line in our recovery marquee.

  • fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach Performance T-Shirt
  • Finisher’s Medal
  • Downloadable Finisher’s Certificate
  • Personalised Race Bib (if registered before 23:59 on Monday 28 April 2025)
  • Post race athlete recovery area with drinks and snacks
  • On-course Drink Stations with water, Fixx Nutrition and First Aid

Participants can either opt to have their race bib posted to ahead of the event (for a fee of $10) or alternatively collect their race bib from the venue on event weekend.

Venue Collection:

Participants will be able to collect their race bib from the Registration Marquee, located within the Event Precinct at Muriel Henchman Park, Seaworld Drive. Opening times for the registration marquee can be found below:

Saturday 17th May: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Sunday 18th May: 5:15am – 7:30am

Race Bib Postage

At point of entry you can opt to have your race bib posted to you for a fee of $10.

The race bib postage service is available until midnight 4 April 2025. Participants who enter after this date  will need to collect their race bib at event registration. You can add race bib postage to your existing entry via the store here. 

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Experience a truly unique race in the heart of the Gold Coast with this 50% road, 50% hard-packed trail half marathon.

Starting and finishing at Muriel Henchman Park, the course takes you on a scenic journey through the smooth, closed roads of Seaworld Drive and the serene, leafy trails of the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve.

With two laps to conquer, you’ll have multiple opportunities to take in the stunning ocean views and feel the support of spectators as you pass the event precinct to start lap two. Along the way, enjoy on-course entertainment, well-stocked drink stations, and breathtaking vistas that showcase the natural beauty of the Main Beach Spit.

 

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