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

Click here to see a range of car parking options in Brisbane

Public transport

Free train services to Central Station will operate on race morning.

Services departing from:
Beenleigh line
Corinda line
Ferny Grove line
Northgate line
Cannon Hill line

Plan your journey! Click here to access the Translink journey planner.

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

Car Hire

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Thanks to our partnership with SIXT Australia you can enjoy discounted car rentals when you visit Brisbane. Click here to book and you will receive 15% off your next rental!