Historic Win at the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏅🏆

Experience the incredible energy of the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon! From the early morning start at 6:15 AM featuring a rousing speech by Robert De Castella, to the triumphant finish line, we’re bringing you right into the heart of the action. 🌅 This year was one for the history books! For the first time in 20 years, an Australian took the top spot in the men's marathon. Witness the excitement at the Surfers Paradise Esplanade as we track the lead runners, chat with an official event photographer about his global journey, and hear from a proud father who traveled to support his daughter running her first-ever marathon. With athletes from 59 countries participating, the atmosphere was truly electric! 🌏 Men’s Marathon (Top 3): 🏃‍♂️ 1. Haftu Strintzos (AUS) - 2:06:20 (Course Record!) 🏃‍♂️ 2. Hidekazu Hijikata (JPN) - 2:07:20 🏃‍♂️ 3. Jinya Ozaki (JPN) - 2:07:48 Women’s Marathon (Top 3): 🏃‍♀️ 1. Almaz Kebebe (ETH) - 2:24:53 🏃‍♀️ 2. Antonina Kwambai (KEN) - 2:25:41 🏃‍♀️ 3. Kaede Kawamura (JPN) - 2:28:00 Wheelchair Marathon Men (Top 3): 🥇 1. Kota Hokinoue (JPN) - 1:39:02 🥈 2. Tristan Orchard (AUS) - 1:48:13 🥉 3. Bill Chaffey (AUS) - 1:52:22 Wheelchair Marathon Women (Top 3 - only 2 listed in official results): 🏆 1. Madison de Rozario (AUS) - 1:57:03 🥈 2. Sharnie Digby (AUS) - 2:59:30