Getting to the Event

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Event finish precinct

The official Brisbane Marathon Festival event precinct is at the City Botanic Gardens. The event precinct will be your best location to store baggage, access toilets and find information about your event.

Click here for getting to the City Botanic Gardens' information

As road closures will be in place for the event, we recommend seeking parking arrangements prior to race day (see below) and walking to the finish precinct.

Already in Brisbane?

Starting at Margaret Street, participants can enjoy convenient access to the start line from the City Botanic Gardens. Access to the start line on Margaret Street will be via Albert Street. Road closures will be in place from 3:00am. Please ensure you check the official road closures here.

Car Parking

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Public transport

The following early morning trains will stop at all stations to Central station, from:

Beenleigh - 3:44am (4:50am arrival)
Corinda - 4:23am (4:59am arrival)
Northgate - 4:30am (4:49am arrival)
Cannon Hill - 4:30am (4:58am arrival).

These are free services for event participants and attendees.

Free travel is only available on the four extra early morning trains listed above.
Normal tickets and fares apply on all other services. You must have a vaild go card, contactless payment option or paper ticket to travel.

Click here to find out more.

Ride & Park

Why not cycle into the event and use this as your warmup? You can park and lock your bike at bike racks, bike shelters and cyclepods at destinations around Brisbane. Find more information here Bike parking and facilities | Brisbane City Council

Neuron

Getting to the start line is easy with Neuron e-scooters! Skip the traffic and enjoy a fun, eco-friendly ride straight to the event precinct. Download the Neuron app to find a scooter nearby and cruise to the start line with ease.

Car Hire

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