Nutrition & Hydration
See aid station locations on the course maps here.
On-Course Nutrition
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All Fixx products are Australian made, gluten free, vegan friendly, and made with all-natural ingredients, so you can perform your best knowing exactly what’s going into your body.
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Litter Zones at Aid Stations
Please dispose of your gel packets and water cups in the dedicated litter zones and rubbish bins at the aid stations.
Please note that littering the course with gels and other nutrition packets is strictly prohibited. Runners who are seen littering outside the dedicated litter zones will be immediately disqualified from the race.
Leave No Trace. Leave Only Footprints.
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival runs through some of the most beautiful parts of the Sunshine Coast. We’re proud to showcase the region and ask all runners to help protect our environment by carrying wrappers/rubbish until the next litter zone and leaving the course exactly as you found it — clean, and ready for the next person to enjoy.
Aid Stations
Marathon
| AID STATION # | KM MARKER | LOCATION | AID AVAILABLE |
| AS1 | 4.1km | 108 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba | Water |
| AS2 | 8.7km | Cnr Sixth Ave and Memorial Ave, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3a | 10.4km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3b | 39km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS4a | 12.5km | Cnr Bradman Ave and Mai Street (house side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water + Special Needs |
| AS4b | 37.0km | Cnr Bradman Ave and Mai Street (River side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water + Special Needs |
| AS5a | 16.3km | Sunshine Motorway Denna St off ramp | Water Only |
| AS5b | 33.5km | Sunshine Motorway Denna St off ramp | Water Only |
| AS6a | 19.3km | Cnr David Low Way / Kumbar St, Pacific Paradise | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS6b | 30.9km | 577 David Low Way, Pacific Paradise | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS7a | 21.1km | Ocean Dr - The Loose Goose | Electrolyte + Water + Special Needs |
| AS7b | 29.0km | Ocean Dr - Estis Health Twin Waters | Electrolyte + Water + Special Needs |
| AS8a | 24.0km | Cnr - Mujimba Espl and Mudjimba Beach Rd | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS8b | 25.9km | Mudjimba SLSC | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS9 | 35.5km | 335 Bradman Ave (river side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS10 | 40.8km | Maroochydore SLSC | Electrolyte + Water |
Special needs drinks
- Special/personal drinks are for the marathon event only.
- Drinks must be in sealed, leak proof containers, no taller than 21cm and clearly marked with your name/race number and the relevant aid station where it is to be placed at.
- Special needs can be placed at the aid stations listed above.
- Special Drinks are to be left in the designated aid station tub at registration by no later than 2pm Saturday 2 August.
- It is your responsibility to find your own special needs bottle at each designated aid station.
- Dispose of bottles in waste bins - please do not litter the course.
- Unclaimed drinks will be disposed of.
Half Marathon
| AID STATION # | KM MARKER | LOCATION | AID AVAILABLE |
| AS1 | 4.1km | 108 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba | Water |
| AS2 | 8.7km | Cnr Sixth Ave and Memorial Ave, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3a | 10.4km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3b | 18km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS4a | 12.5km | Cnr Bradman Ave and Mai Street (house side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS4b | 16.1km | Cnr Bradman Ave and Mai Street (River side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS9 | 14.6km | 335 Bradman Ave (river side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS10 | 19.7km | Maroochydore SLSC | Electrolyte + Water |
10km
| AID STATION # | KM MARKER | LOCATION | AID AVAILABLE |
| AS2 | 1.3km | Cnr Sixth Ave and Memorial Ave, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3a | 3km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS3b | 6.9km | Cnr Duporth Ave and Wharf Street, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS4b | 4.9km | Cnr Bradman Ave and Mai Street (River side), Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS10 | 8.6km | Maroochydore SLSC | Electrolyte + Water |
5km
| AID STATION # | KM MARKER | LOCATION | AID AVAILABLE |
| AS2 | 1.3km | Cnr Sixth Ave and Memorial Ave, Maroochydore | Electrolyte + Water |
| AS10 | 3.6km | Maroochydore SLSC | Electrolyte + Water |
Weather Conditions
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon will adopt the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) system in 2025.
The system takes into account temperature, humidity, wind, and cloud cover. You will notice the signage at the start/finish area and along the course.
This signage is an indicator of the current WBGT conditions and will indicate if you may need to alter your race plan.
The WBGT signage will be updated as required, so you may see the flag colours change during the race. See the table which outlines what each colour indicates.
| WBGT in Degree Celsius | Colour | Conditions | Considerations |
| Above 30°C | Black | Danger | Consider stopping participation |
| 28°C - 30°C | Red | Severe Warning | Ensure adequate hydration and strongly consider slowing pace |
| 25°C - 28°C | Orange | Warning | Ensure adequate hydration and consider slowing pace |
| 21°C - 25°C | Green | Caution | Ensure adequate hydration |
| Below 21°C | White | Good | Stick to your race plan |
