EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon

The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon trades cold southern winters for a bright Queensland morning by the sea. Held in early August at Alexandra Headland (2 August in 2026), it runs along the beachfronts of Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, with the Coral Sea beside you for much of the way.

The marathon is AIMS-certified and accepted as a Boston qualifier, and August on the Sunshine Coast delivers close to ideal conditions: mild, dry and still. The course is flat and fast, which makes this a genuine PB option in a part of the country where winter racing is a pleasure rather than a chore.

The festival covers the marathon, a half marathon, plus 10km, 5km and 2km runs, all starting and finishing at the Alexandra Headland Surf Club. It is a mid-sized event rather than a mega-marathon, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and the logistics simple.

Sunshine Coast Airport is a short drive away with direct flights from the major cities, and Mooloolaba's beachfront accommodation puts you within walking distance of the start. Book early; it is peak season on the Coast.