Runners from across Australia and around the world are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for this Saturday’s ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon, with the 2025 edition set to be the biggest in the event’s history.
The Runaway Noosa Marathon will see runners take on four distances on Saturday 24 May, with 5km, 10km, half marathon and marathon events on offer, with more than 8,500 runners registered to take part. The marathon and half marathon are already sold out, with only limited spots remaining on the start lines for the 5km and 10km events.
The flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course is set in the heart of Noosa, with the start and finish line just steps away from Hastings Street, with runners never far away from fellow participants and supporters.
Leanna Ali, regional director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon, said that the team was looking forward to welcoming runners back to Noosa.
“The Runaway Noosa Marathon provides a great opportunity for runners to spend the weekend in this incredible region, on Saturday morning they take part in the run of their choice and then relax and enjoy all that Noosa has to offer,” Ali said.
“We’re thrilled with the response from runners from home and abroad with this year’s event the biggest in our history.
“The Runaway Noosa Marathon has a fantastic mix of social runners who are out for a fun morning right up to those who are out for a marathon PB on a flat and fast course,” she said. “Last year was a record-breaking Runaway Noosa with more than 7000 runners taking part and we can’t wait to see many, many more take to the streets of Noosa this Saturday.”
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said, “Best of luck to all our athletes this weekend, every year this event brings a fantastic atmosphere to the Noosa coast as locals and visitors come together to take on the challenge. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share this world-famous part of Queensland and will provide a fantastic boost for our local tourism operators, as this looks set to be the biggest edition in the event’s history.”
Tourism Noosa CEO Sharon Raguse said, “The Runaway Noosa Marathon has firmly established itself as the premier marathon on the Sunshine Coast, offering participants a truly unique experience with its flat, fast multi-lap course showcasing the scenic beauty of the Noosa River. With the event held on Saturday morning, it’s perfectly timed for runners and supporters to make the most of their weekend, whether that’s unwinding on our beaches, exploring the hinterland or enjoying Noosa’s exceptional food and lifestyle experiences.“
For those who want to mix a swim in with their run Swim Noosa takes place the following day, Sunday 25 May.
Swim Noosa provides the perfect opportunity to finish off the race weekend with a dip in Laguna Bay off Noosa Main Beach. The event offers four ocean swims, including 500m, 1km, 2km and 3.8km swims, beginning from 7am.
Entries remain open for Swim Noosa. For more information and to enter visit runawaynoosamarathon.com.au/
The ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
