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21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Gold Coast T100 Triathlon
Race the Australian dream of sun, surf and sand as you swim, bike, run throughout Queensland's iconic Gold Coast. Known for its flat terrain, this course will be ideal for those seeking their personal best or taking their first step into a triathlon. Choose your distance from the pinnacle 100km triathlon to shorter distance triathlons or a run event.
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28 Mar 2026
Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Gold Coast
The ultimate adrenaline-fueled family event is here - Freestyle Kings Live! Australia, you're on the map. The 2026 Freestyle Kings World Tour is tearing across the country with the world's best in FMX and BMX - led by the legendary Robbie Maddison, his sons Kruz and Jagger, FMX World Champions Clinton Moore and Pat Bowden, X Games Gold Medalist Robbie Adelberg, plus New Zealand superstar Ellie Chew and triple backflip madman Harley Allen. This isn't some slick little arena show. This is two solid hours of chaos, courage, and "did-you-just-see-that?!" moments you'll be talking about all year. Think jaw-dropping double backflips, front flips, and never-before-seen tricks, with fireballs lighting up the night, music that rattles your ribcage, and a family-friendly atmosphere that keeps everyone on the edge of their seat. From Hobart to the Gold Coast and everywhere in between, the Freestyle Kings are delivering the biggest freestyle spectacle on the planet - Guinness World Record breakers, X Games legends, and riders born to defy gravity. VIP Meet & Greet + Track Walk: Limited to 150 spots! Get 45 minutes up close with the stars of the show before they bend the laws of physics. So round up your mates, bring the family, and get ready to feel your jaw hit the floor. The Kings are here.
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06 Apr 2026 - 08 Apr 2026
Australian Open
The largest annual event on the Swimming Australia calendar, the Australian Open will attract thousands of athletes and spectators to one of the country's premier swimming venues. The meet will bring together some of Australia's most elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and serve as the lead up event for the Australian Trials, which will select the team to head to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This event is proudly supported by Tourism and Events Queensland and Experience Gold Coast.
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11 Apr 2026
Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon
The Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon is a free, fun participation based non-competitive event. Bike / Run, Swim / Run and Fun Run options also available. Each child will receive a tshirt, swimming cap and finishers medal.
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11 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon
The Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon – Luke Harrop Memorial has long been known as the triathlon for triathletes – if there is one race on the calendar not to miss, this is it. The event organisers are thrilled to announce the triathlon returning to its original venue.
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12 Apr 2026
Gold Coast 10
Gold Coast 10 and Gold Coast 5 running events, starting and finishing on the lawn in the Broadwater Parklands. The event will start on sunrise at 6am and utilize the cool early Autumn conditions and the super fast, flat highway road surface.
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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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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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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
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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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.