Race Training Plans
Brisbane Marathon
Training Plan
Held each August along the Brisbane River, the Brisbane Marathon is Queensland's premier city marathon. A fast, flat course through South Bank, Kangaroo Point and the CBD — with the iconic Story Bridge as a backdrop. One of Australia's best late-winter marathon options.
For official race information and registration visit the Brisbane Marathon official website.
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Why Brisbane in August
August is arguably Brisbane's best running month — cool, dry mornings typically sitting at 10–15°C at race start. No humidity, no rain, no heat. After summer training in Queensland's brutal conditions, racing in August feels like a reward.
The course is almost entirely flat and follows the river, which means no surprises on race day. Out-and-back sections give you the chance to spot other runners and gauge your position, and the CBD atmosphere provides strong crowd support in the final kilometres.
Training tip: An August race means your heaviest training blocks fall in June–July — Brisbane's coolest months. Start a 16-week plan in late April and your long runs will land in perfect conditions.
How Long to Train
For the full marathon, 16–20 weeks is standard. If you're currently running 25km+ per week, 16 weeks is achievable. Less than that — give yourself 20 weeks to build the base safely.
For the half marathon, 10–12 weeks suits most intermediate runners. Beginners should allow 14–16 weeks for a comfortable, confident race day experience.
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