Brisbane \u2014 Run the River City in Beautiful Winter Sunshine<\/p>\n
The 2026 EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival takes place on Sunday 7 June 2026 at the City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane CBD, Queensland \u2014 for the 34th year of this iconic event. Organised by Atlas Events and sponsored by EVA Air, Queensland’s second oldest official marathon is AIMS accredited and IAAF certified, with all finishing times accepted for qualification for the Boston, New York and London Marathons. Brisbane in June is at its very best \u2014 beautiful winter sunshine with cool, comfortable temperatures, making it ideal for personal bests at every distance.<\/p>\n
The course showcases Brisbane’s most spectacular scenery on an out-and-back route. Starting at the City Botanic Gardens, runners travel through the CBD past the iconic Story Bridge, along the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, through the tree-lined streets of New Farm and Teneriffe and back. The marathon and half marathon routes are similar \u2014 the full marathon completes two laps of the half marathon course. A three-day Expo draws 10,000+ participants, families, friends and sporting enthusiasts. Course records stand at 2:21:50 Samuel Woldeamanuel (2015) and 2:44:03 Marina Wong (2021).<\/p>\n
34thEdition \u00b7 since 1992 \u00b7 Queensland<\/p>\n
AIMSCertified \u00b7 Boston\/NY\/London qualifier<\/p>\n
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BridgeKangaroo Point \u00b7 New Farm \u00b7 Teneriffe<\/p>\n
iTabPersonalised medal \u00b7 name + time<\/p>\n
\u00abWelcome to the 2026 EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival. What makes the Brisbane Marathon Festival so special is the incredible mix of people who take part. From elite athletes chasing personal bests and Boston Marathon qualification, to first-time runners and walkers taking on a new challenge. With Brisbane’s beautiful winter sunshine and comfortable temperatures, there really is no better way to experience the city than on foot. The course takes you past some of Brisbane’s most spectacular scenery \u2014 from the iconic Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs to the tree-lined streets of New Farm and Teneriffe.\u00bb \u2014 brisbanemarathon.com.au<\/p>\n
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All distances \u2014 Start\/Finish: City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane CBD, QLD 4000 :<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfc3 Marathon \u2014 42.195km MARATHON AIMS BOSTON QUALIFIER
\n 2 laps of the out-and-back course \u00b7 City Botanic Gardens \u2192 CBD \u2192 Story Bridge \u2192 Kangaroo Point Cliffs \u2192 New Farm \u2192 Teneriffe \u2192 return \u00b7 Course records: Men’s 2:21:50 (Woldeamanuel, 2015) \u00b7 Women’s 2:44:03 (Marina Wong, 2021).<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfc3 Half Marathon \u2014 21.0975km HALF MARATHON AIMS BOSTON QUALIFIER
\n 1 lap of the same out-and-back route \u00b7 AIMS certified, all finish times accepted for major marathon qualification \u00b7 Brisbane’s most popular race distance.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfc3 10km Run\/Walk 10KM
\n Part of the same iconic Brisbane River course \u00b7 Perfect for all abilities \u00b7 Run or walk at your own pace through the CBD and along the river.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfc3 5km Run\/Walk 5KM
\n Accessible, fun and scenic \u00b7 Ideal for beginners, families and those who want to experience the Brisbane Marathon festival atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc67 Kids Mini Mara \u2014 2km KIDS 2KM
\n 2km children’s event \u00b7 Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult \u00b7 Every finisher gets a medal \u00b7 Inspires the next generation of Brisbane runners.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfc5 Atlas Majors Medal + EVA Air Taipei Bonus<\/p>\n
Atlas Majors Medal: Complete a marathon (42.2km) at all four Atlas Events major running festivals \u2014 Hobart, Brisbane, Cairns and Sunshine Coast \u2014 over any number of years, and you join an exclusive club eligible for a special commemorative medallion. EVA Air bonus: Enter both the 2026 EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon and the 2026 EVA Brisbane Marathon and you could win a trip to Taipei to run in the 2026 EVA Air Marathon. iTab personalised medal: Your finisher medal insert is engraved with your name and finish time \u2014 a permanent keepsake of your achievement.<\/p>\n
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Start\/Finish: City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane CBD, QLD 4000, Australia. Date: Sunday 7 June 2026. Course: Out-and-back \u2014 City Botanic Gardens \u2192 CBD \u2192 Story Bridge \u2192 Kangaroo Point Cliffs \u2192 New Farm \u2192 Teneriffe \u2192 return. Marathon = 2 laps; Half = 1 lap. Flat, fast, scenic. Accurately measured under Athletics Australia requirements. Accreditation: AIMS accredited \u00b7 IAAF certified \u00b7 Boston\/NY\/London qualifier. 3-day Expo: attracts 10,000+ visitors, participants, families and sporting enthusiasts. Personalised medal (iTab): medal insert engraved with name and finish time. Atlas Majors Medal: complete Hobart + Brisbane + Cairns + Sunshine Coast marathons (any number of years). Kids under 7: must be accompanied by adult. Course records: Men’s 2:21:50 (Samuel Woldeamanuel, 2015) \u00b7 Women’s 2:44:03 (Marina Wong, 2021). Organiser: Atlas Events \u00b7 brisbanemarathon.com.au. Sponsor: EVA Air. Timing: Sports Event Services. Getting there: Brisbane CBD, walking distance from Central Station (Airtrain from BNE airport ~50 min) \u00b7 multiple bus routes.<\/p>\n
Running shoes & gear \u2014 i-Run<\/p>\n
For the Brisbane Marathon Festival \u2014 flat, fast out-and-back through the Brisbane CBD, Story Bridge and river in beautiful winter sunshine (cool, comfortable June temperatures): road running shoes for PB-pace, marathon nutrition, race-day socks. AIMS certified course. i-Run, running specialist. Ships worldwide including Australia.<\/p>\n