Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The Brisbane Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Brisbane, Australia. The course starts and finishes at South Bank Parklands. The route crosses the Story Bridge, passes the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and follows the Brisbane River. Mostly flat with a climb on the Story Bridge.
Brisbane Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Brisbane Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 6 June 2027 with a 6:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 136 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
The Brisbane Marathon is a loop starting and finishing at South Bank Parklands, crossing the Story Bridge, passing the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and tracing the Brisbane River. The bridge climb is the main challenge on an otherwise flat urban route, and spectators gather at South Bank and along the river near Kangaroo Point and the CBD.
The Brisbane Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 136 metres of climbing and 136 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
The Brisbane Marathon accepts entries through brisbane marathon.com.au on a first-come, first-served basis with no lottery. Registration for the June race typically opens in February, and the event can sell out given strong local demand for the Story Bridge crossing. International runners use the same online portal; no qualifying time is required for the mass-participation field.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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