# EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon

Plan EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon's route, elevation, aid stations and start access, with four course intervals and sourced historical weather.

## Race facts

- Location: Alexandra Headland, Australia, AU
- Primary distance: Marathon
- Organizer: Sunshine Coast Marathon
- Reviewed: 2026-10-02T16:04:17.370891+00:00

## Why this race belongs on a competitive runner's shortlist

Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba coast. Maroochy River and Mudjimba coastal route. Two early headland rises and northern exposure warrant effort discipline; currently linked course assets are 2025. It suits runners wanting a seaside marathon with moderate cumulative climbing. The 2027 date is confirmed; course and elevation details below use the currently linked 2025 reference assets, with final 2027 confirmation still required.

## Course overview

Southern Mooloolaba out-and-back followed by Maroochydore, motorway and northern coastal out-and-back The start is Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland and the finish is Buhk Family Park / Alexandra Parade. The route takes in Mooloolaba, Brisbane Road, Maroochydore, Bradman Avenue, Sunshine Motorway, Pacific Paradise, Twin Waters, Mudjimba. Early headland rises followed by predominantly low coastal and river-side terrain with smaller northern undulations

## 0 to 10 km: Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba

The 0 to 10 km interval includes Alexandra Parade, Mooloolaba Esplanade, Brisbane Road, Memorial Avenue. Organizer-linked profile shows its two highest rises near 1 km and 6 km, reaching about 22 m; approximate chart readings. Water at 4.1 km Brisbane Road; water/electrolyte at 8.7 km Sixth Avenue/Memorial Avenue. Hold back over both headland rises and let pace recover without forcing the descents.

## 10 to 21.1 km: Maroochy River and Pacific Paradise

The 10 to 21.1 km interval includes Duporth Avenue, Bradman Avenue, Sunshine Motorway, David Low Way. Profile is generally low and gently undulating through 10 to 21 km, around 5 to 10 m rather than another 22 m headland climb. Water/electrolyte at 10.4, 12.5 and 19.3 km; water/gels at 16.3 km motorway off-ramp; special drinks at 12.5 km. Use the 16.3 km gel opportunity according to practiced timing and keep motorway effort steady.

## 21.1 to 31 km: Twin Waters and Mudjimba turn

The 21.1 to 31 km interval includes Ocean Drive, Twin Waters, Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba SLSC. Official profile shows smaller local rises around 22 km and 28 to 29 km, approximately 15 m high. Water/electrolyte at 21.1, 24, 25.9, 29 and 30.9 km; special drinks at 21.1 and 29 km. Keep the Mudjimba turnaround controlled; account for changed wind direction on the return.

## 31 to 42.195 km: Back to Alexandra Headland

The 31 to 42.195 km interval includes Sunshine Motorway, Bradman Avenue, Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore SLSC, Alexandra Parade. Profile stays mostly below 10 m in the closing section, with small late rises rather than the opening headland peaks. Water at 33.5 km; water/electrolyte at 35.5, 37, 39 and 40.8 km; special drinks at 37 km. A controlled push becomes more reasonable after the motorway return if coastal wind and effort remain manageable.

## Elevation checkpoints and how to read them

Total ascent is 111 m. Directly read from organizer-linked elevation image, labeled Gain 111 m and Max 22 m. Asset path is 2025/03 and remains linked by current course page; no calculation or smoothing method supplied by organizer. Two largest rises near 1 km and 6 km Smaller profile rises near 22 km and 28 to 29 km Lower closing profile after 31 km

## Aid stations and race-day logistics

4.1 km: Water. 8.7, 10.4, 12.5, 19.3, 21.1, 24, 25.9, 29, 30.9, 35.5, 37, 39, 40.8 km: Water and electrolyte; special drinks only at 12.5, 21.1, 29, 37 km. 16.3 km: Water and gels. 33.5 km: Water. The start is Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland. Official Park N Ride shuttle has five pickup locations and drops runners 200 m from start; organizer directs booking through event page. Approaching from Brisbane, organizer advises Maroochydore Road exit rather than Sunshine Motorway exit; Maroochydore Football Club shuttle option. Northbound approach affected by southbound Sunshine Motorway closure from 5 am at Bli Bli roundabout; verify final 2027 operation. Baggage storage at Buhk Family Park event precinct; final 2027 operating hours not yet verified.

## Practical pacing plan

Hold back over both headland rises and let pace recover without forcing the descents. Check effort at Alexandra Parade. Use the 16.3 km gel opportunity according to practiced timing and keep motorway effort steady. Keep the Mudjimba turnaround controlled; account for changed wind direction on the return. A controlled push becomes more reasonable after the motorway return if coastal wind and effort remain manageable. Push only while effort and form remain controlled. Use Maroochydore SLSC as the closing landmark. Adjust pace for wind, rain and temperature on race day; the monthly historical sample is not a race-morning forecast.

## Historical weather pattern

August history for Alexandra Headland, Australia gives a typical daily temperature range of 45.9 to 79.8 degrees Fahrenheit, daily maximum sustained winds of 5.9 to 11.5 mph, and at least 1 mm of rain on 18.4 percent of days. Historical conditions can change, so check the race-week forecast before travel and again on race morning.

## Edition history

- [2027, Marathon](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/event-info/marathon-42-195km)

## Sources

1. [2027 Sunshine Coast Marathon event details](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/event-info/marathon-42-195km)
2. [2027 event homepage](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/)
3. [Current-linked2025 marathon course map](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/scm-2025-map-marathon-web-2.pdf)
4. [Current-linked2025 elevation image](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Marathon-1024x179.jpg)
5. [Nutrition and Hydration](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/nutrition-hydration)
6. [Getting to the Event](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/getting-to-the-event)
7. [Current Course Maps page linking2025 assets](https://sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/course-maps)
8. [Alexandra Headland, Australia historical daily ERA5 archive, 2016 to 2025](https://archive-api.open-meteo.com/v1/archive?latitude=-26.6705&longitude=153.1066&start_date=2016-01-01&end_date=2025-12-31&daily=temperature_2m_max,temperature_2m_min,precipitation_sum,wind_speed_10m_max&temperature_unit=fahrenheit&wind_speed_unit=mph&timezone=UTC&models=era5)

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