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22 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026
UniSport Nationals Athletics
In 2026, National Athletics will be hosted at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Queensland and will be contested in both men's and women's events. Multi-class events will also be offered in the competition.See the best student-athletes from universities across Australia for a thrilling competition with the aim of becoming the champion university.If you are a university student, find out how to get involved by getting in touch with your university sports department.
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26 Apr 2026
Von Bibra Gold Coast Running Festival
Von Bibra Gold Coast Running Festival is proudly supported by the Queensland Government. Join in for the 14th anniversary of the Von Bibra Gold Coast Running Festival.Come along and run in the Gold Coast sunshine. Enjoy the fast, safe, closed road circuit. With distances available for all running and walking abilities, they have a race for you, your running group and the whole family!
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From now until 12 May 2026
Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro
The WSL Championship Tour returns to Snapper Rocks in 2026. The Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro will be the 3rd stop on the schedule. Snapper Rocks is home to some of the most famous victories in surfing history. Past winners include World Champions Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina amongst others.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 05 Jul 2026
ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Celebrate the 46th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run in paradise on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The world class international marathon will attract participants of all ages and abilities from around the world across nine races including the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, China Airlines Half Marathon, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Wheelchair 10km, Gold Coast Airport 5km, Wheelchair 5km, 2km Junior Dash and the FIXX Nutrition Gold Coast Double 63.3km. The ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, a World Athletics Label Road Race, is the pinnacle of road running events in Australia and during its history has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Its famous flat, fast and scenic course located alongside the city's renowned surf beaches and stunning Broadwater plus ideal winter running conditions featuring low humidity, little wind and mild temperatures result in over 60 per cent of participants achieving personal best times each year.
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09 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026
Junior State Cup
The Junior State Cup is the premier junior affiliate touch football competition in Queensland.The 2026 Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup will be held at Redlands thanks to the support of Redland City Council.A three day action packed Touch Football competition that brings together more than 4000 participants from over 230 affiliate teams from across Queensland extending as far north as Cairns and as far south as South Tweed.
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01 Aug 2026 - 05 Aug 2026
Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race
Australia's Newest Ocean Race, the 520 nautical mile GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race, lets boats send it in spectacular fashion up the tropical Queensland coast to the Whitsundays, just in time for the northern race weeks.Now in it's 3rd year in 2026, the race has proven to be a navigator's delight and is honoured with magnificent Perpetual Trophies named after true Australian sailing legends.
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25 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
DAF CUP
The DAF Cup is the Gold Coast's newest powerhouse sports tournament — a high-energy, cash-prize tag event built for athletes who want competition, atmosphere, and a professional stage to perform on.Launched by Boston Tagg, the inaugural year exploded with 81 teams, more than 1,000 players, and over 6,000 spectators across the weekend, cementing it as the fastest-growing event of its kind.With premium fields, streamlined operations, elite officials, custom uniforms, and standout media content, the DAF Cup delivers a world-class experience from kick-off to finals. It's not just a tournament — it's a movement, a community, and the place where champions come to get paid. Bigger. Louder. Better. Every year.
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10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival
Welcome to the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival! Experience an unforgettable weekend of running, entertainment and celebration on the stunning Southern Gold Coast. Join the local community and discover why the fisiocrem GC50 is more than just a run - it's a festival weekend by the ocean, featuring pop-up yoga sessions, live entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere for runners and supporters alike. With scenic, flat courses that showcase sweeping ocean views, there's a race for everyone - from our flagship 50km Ultra and Half Marathon, to the 10km, 5km, and Kids Dash. Whether you're racing, spectating or soaking up the coastal vibes, the fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival is the perfect way to celebrate running on the Southern 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.