GC50 Run Festival

The 50km, 30km, 15km and 5km events that make up the Gold Coast 50 Run Festival use the footpaths and roads adjacent to the Gold Coast beachfront, home of the world’s most attractive beaches. Running from Kurrawa to Coolangatta & return, in the 50km event, the course provides athletes with spectacular views, regular water stops and aid stations . Don’t miss out on running this stunningly beautiful run course.

Events included in the festival are:
50km – minimum age is 18
30km – minimum age is 16
15km – minimum age is 14
5km – runners under 12 must be accompanied by a parent
2 person x 25km relay – minimum age is 16
3 person x 30km, 15km, 5km team event – NEW FOR 2018 (note: minimum ages are the same as the individual events)
The run course
All of the courses within the GC50 Run Festival are out-and-back. 50 km from Kurrawa to Coolangatta; 30 km from Kurrawa to Currumbin; 15 km, from Kurrawa to Burleigh, 5 km along Hedges Avenue to Seaside Avenue.
For more details and general course information checkout the 2017 course layout. 2018 course maps available early April – there will be some minor changes.