G:et ready Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Marathon is back! Known for its flat, fast course and scenic ocean views, the Gold Coast Airport marathon is expected to attract tens of thousands of participants from elite international athletes chasing personal bests to first time-runners taking on a new challenge.
To help get you to and from the event, G:link will be running additional services:
Saturday 4 July 2026
| 4am – 12pm All stations |
12pm – 2pm All stations |
2pm onwards All stations |
| Trams running every 6.5 minutes | Trams running every 7.5 minutes | Normal services resume |
Sunday 5 July 2026
| 4am – 12pm All stations |
12pm – 2pm All stations |
2pm onwards All stations |
| Trams running every 6.5 minutes | Trams running every 7.5 minutes | Normal services resume |
Please note: Over the Gold Coast Marathon weekend, trams will be in a testing and commissioning phase for Stage 3. This means all trams will travel out of service between Broadbeach South and Burleigh Heads. Please disembark the tram at Broadbeach South station and follow staff direction.
Ticketing
Travelling to the Gold Coast Marathon has never been easier! Whether you’re a competitor, volunteer, or spectator, we’ve got you covered with free travel options and easy payment methods. Staff, volunteers, and competitors can travel free on the G: between 4am and 2.30pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 and between 4am and 3.30pm on Sunday 5 July 2026 provided they are wearing/in possession of one of the following:
- Gold Coast Marathon race bib
- Accreditation Pass
If you do not have one of these items, you will need to ensure you are travelling with a valid ticket.
G:etting there is cheap and easy, pay only 50 cents per journey with these easy payment options:
- contactless Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card or digital wallet linked to your smartphone, smart watch, or smart device. Please present one card or device per customer travelling. Remember to tap on and off with the same one to avoid being charged an extra fee. For example, if you tapped on with your smart watch tap off with it too.
- go card – please tap your go card to a validator on the station platform at the beginning and end of each trip.
- a pre-purchased paper ticket. Available from fare machines located at G:link stations. Paper tickets are valid for one way travel only.
Fines apply if you are caught riding the G: without a valid ticket!
For information on ticketing, fares or to plan your journey, please visit Translink or call 13 12 30 anytime.