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From now until 15 May 2026
Australian Interschools Surfing Championships
This unique event aims to showcase the talent of secondary school students in a tag team format, similar to the hugely popular Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle, as well as individual divisions.The Australian Interschools Surfing Championships is open to all secondary schools, including government, catholic and independent schools across Australia, to compete and field teams in each division. Schools can enter multiple teams and individuals across Boys and Girls from Year 7-12, but it also caters for schools to enter just one team or one individual.
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16 May 2026
Gold Coast Race Day Gala (Patch Family)
About We are proud to support this event hosted by The Patch Family.💙 The Patch Family invites you to their Annual Charity Race Day Gala! Benefiting Little Souls Taking Big Steps and Type 1 Foundation. $10 from each ticket sold goes to Little Souls & Type 1 Foundation. On the day you will have the opportunity to enter fashions on the field and buy raffle tickets to win some amazing prizes. Come along & have fun while helping raise awareness!! Ticket includes: • Race course entry • Buffet lunch • Beverages can be purchased at the bar Date Saturday 16 May 2026 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10) GC Turf ClubRacecourse Dr, Bundall QLD 4217 Cost: $65.00 - $650.00
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17 May 2026
fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach
The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach returns.Set in the heart of Main Beach Spit, with the start and finish at Muriel Henchman Park, this event offers a race for everyone — including the flagship 30km, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km events!Experience stunning courses that combine a mix of closed roads and leafy scenic trails, showcasing the very best of Main Beach and The Spit. Whether you're coming to race, challenge yourself, or simply soak in the views, there's a perfect distance for everyone at fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach.
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21 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Australia's premier celebration of boating and luxury lifestyle returns to Sanctuary Cove in 2026 for its 37th year.The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show showcases the best in boating, marine technology, luxury living and waterside entertainment. Experience hundreds of vessels on display, world-leading brands, innovation, fine food, and a festival atmosphere on Queensland's iconic waterfront.Proudly owned and presented by Mulpha Events, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the most glamorous, immersive, unmissable boating lifestyle event in the Southern Hemisphere. From the luxury lifestyle of superyachts, to the family fun of exploring everything on, under, and around the water.
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23 May 2026
Ivory's Rock Spartan Kids Race
Spartan Race is the world's premier obstacle racing event.A fun and safe obstacle course experience for children aged 4-14. Young kids will gain confidence while having a ball running, jumping, climbing, and crawling. Older kids can level up and compete for prizes in the competitive kids heat
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23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
Ivory's Rock Spartan Race - Trifecta Weekend
Spartan Race is the world's premier obstacle racing event. Catering for both 'newbies' as well as veteran racers.Most events typically include three race distances – the Sprint, which covers 5km and more than 20 obstacles, the Super, which covers 10km and more than 24 obstacles and the Beast, which covers 21km and more than 30 obstacles.Races are timed, and feature Elite, Age-Group and Open waves. They also run Spartan Kids races, with specially designed trails and obstacles to challenge four to 14 year old's.
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24 May 2026
Women Only Adventure Race QLD
The Women Only Adventure Race is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women making time for themselves, and putting first their health and fitness. The journey to the event is the most precious part for a lot of participants: regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and support one another to push their boundaries. Women Only Adventure Racing event strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends, and work colleagues together for a weekend of genuine fun. The Women Only Adventure Race is an event where teams of two women travel together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak. The stable sit-on double kayaks are provided for all teams and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome. Running/walking five kilometres. Cycling (mountain biking) 10 kilometres. Kayaking 2 kilometres. On race day, the participating teams will receive all maps and descriptions.
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28 May 2026
Ampol Women's State of Origin Game III - Gold Coast
2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin heads to the Gold Coast for an epic Game III blockbuster.Be there live to witness Australia's greatest sporting rivalry, as the game's best players square off in the ultimate fight for state pride. With a potential series decider on the line, there is nothing like the intensity of women's Origin.Ampol Women's State of Origin. Nothing Like It.
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From now until 19 Jun 2026
Australian Open Bowls
After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the Australian Open has become a true festival of bowls, with 15 days of action played across the 15 host clubs on the Gold Coast.Over 3,550 bowlers from across Australia, and indeed the world are expected to attend again, with entry being completely open to any registered bowler!Not only is the Australian Open the World's Biggest Bowls Festival, it is also the richest bowls event in the world with a staggering total of over AUD$350,000 prize money across the 15 disciplines.
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07 Jun 2026
On The Edge Trail Running Series Round 3
The final round of the series will take you to Mt Joyce MTB Trail at Wyaralong Dam. There is something for everyone - long course, short course or 5k m.
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13 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
YOHKA Gold Coast
YOHKA Gold Coast is a massive weekend of racing, community, and coastal energy! From elite athletes to first-time racers, this is where movement meets entertainment - fast, fierce, and built for everyone.Across two days, athletes of all levels, spectators and kids can experience what makes YOHKA one of the most exciting new obstacle course racing (OCR) fitness events in Australia. Tackle our Long (10k) or Short (3-5k) obstacle course races, witness the intensity of the 100m Sprint or get involved in the high-speed thrill of Urban TAG.Plus with Team Relays, kids' races, live MCs, music, food and spectator zones, you've got a weekend built for movement, community and pure fun!Whether you're racing, cheering, just having a crack or soaking it in from the sidelines - this is fitness entertainment that you don't want to miss.
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20 Jun 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans v Panthers (Round 16)
Gates: 3:30pm Kick Off: 5:30pm *Times are subject to change
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21 Jun 2026
Sprint Series Adventure Race QLD
Short, fast and fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of adventure, the Sprint Series Adventure race is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exciting sport of adventure racing.Teams of two navigate their way between checkpoints by foot, bike and kayak using only a map and a compass. The fastest team to find all checkpoints is the winner.At each event, there is a Classic distance and a Novice distance course available, depending on your ability and experience. These non-stop events will take two to six hours to complete, so there is never any time to get bored or tired, as you will be constantly challenged throughout the race, physically and mentally!Suppose you are new to adventure racing and are looking for an exciting challenge that lives up to your love of the outdoors and action-packed adventure. In that case, the Sprint Series events are a great way to experience what adventure racing is all about.
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26 Jun 2026
2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans v Bulldogs (Round 17)
Gates: 3:30pm Kick Off: 6:00pm *Times are subject to change
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04 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
2026 UniSport Nationals Distance Running
In 2026, UniSport Australia will be partnering with the ASISC Gold Coast Marathon to deliver the 2026 UniSport Nationals Distance Running championships.Over 200 student-athletes from 43 member universities across Australia will gather on the Gold Coast to compete in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10km distance events to battle it out for overall champion university status.For more information, please get in touch with your university sports department on how to get involved.
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04 Jul 2026 - 07 Jul 2026
2026 Netball Junior State Age
Junior State Age (JSA) is a major participation, community-based state competition for players aged 12 - 14 representing a Netball Queensland member Association. This competition provides a unique experience, bringing together players, coaches, officials, umpires and supporters in a large-scale event showcasing talent, teamwork, and community spirit.The 2026 Junior State Age is proudly sponsored by Experience Gold Coast.
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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.