Can you transfer a Sunshine Coast Marathon entry?
Yes — Sunshine Coast Marathon entries are officially transferable to another person. The event is run by Atlas Events Australia and uses the Active/MyEvents platform for all official transfers. Transfers are permitted within the same distance only (e.g. marathon to marathon, half to half) — you cannot transfer to a different distance through the person-transfer process.
This covers all race distances at the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival: the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and related events.
Person-to-person transfers must be for the same distance. If you want to change distance yourself (e.g. downgrade from marathon to half), that's a separate distance transfer process — also available until 22 July online, no fee, but you pay any price difference if upgrading.
The official transfer process — step by step
Sunshine Coast Marathon uses Active/MyEvents as their transfer portal. The process is straightforward but both parties need to act — here's exactly how it works:
The original entrant logs in at myevents.active.com/AtlasEventsPtyLtd using the email address used at registration. This is the same portal you used to register.
Find the event in your dashboard and click "Transfer registration".
Enter the recipient's email address carefully and confirm it. Double-check this — the invitation goes to exactly the address you enter.
The new runner receives an email invitation to complete their registration. They pay the current entry fee (not your original price — prices may have changed) plus the $20 transfer fee. They fill in all their details — name, emergency contact, medical information.
Your original entry is cancelled. You receive a refund of your original registration fee minus the $20 transfer fee. Both parties receive email confirmation. The new runner is issued a brand-new numbered bib — your original bib is deregistered.
This is an important difference from some other events. The new runner pays whatever the current entry fee is at the time of transfer, not what you originally paid. Factor this into any arrangement you make with the buyer — they may be paying more or less than you did depending on when you registered.
Transfer deadlines and in-person desk times
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026 has two transfer phases — online before the deadline, and in-person at the event precinct after it closes. Importantly, transfers are possible right up until race eve if you can get to the venue.
| Phase | Deadline / Times | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online transfers | Until 5pm AEST, Wednesday 22 July 2026 | myevents.active.com/AtlasEventsPtyLtd | Recommended — easiest method |
| In-person — Thursday | 30 July 2026 · 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Buhk Family Park, Alexandra Headland | Either original or recipient can attend |
| In-person — Friday | 31 July 2026 · 9:00am – 5:00pm | Buhk Family Park, Alexandra Headland | Either original or recipient can attend |
| In-person — Saturday | 1 August 2026 · 8:00am – 4:00pm | Buhk Family Park, Alexandra Headland | Last chance — race is Sunday 2 August |
Either the original entrant or the recipient can process the in-person transfer — both don't need to attend together. The recipient must bring the original participant's registration confirmation email (screenshots are NOT accepted — the actual email or a printed copy). Pay the $20 fee in cash or by card at the Transfers desk.
The event organisers specifically state that screenshots of the confirmation email are not accepted at the in-person desk. The recipient must have the original confirmation email accessible — either on the original entrant's phone, forwarded to them, or printed.
Fees, refunds and what the new runner pays
Understanding the money flow for a Sunshine Coast Marathon transfer is important — it's slightly different from some other Australian events:
Transfer fee
A flat $20 transfer fee applies to all person-to-person transfers. This is deducted from the original entrant's refund — you don't pay it upfront, it comes out of what you get back.
What the new runner pays
The new runner pays the current entry fee at the time of transfer — not what you originally paid. If prices have increased since you registered (common for popular events as they approach capacity), the new runner will pay more. If you registered early at a discounted rate, the new runner may pay significantly more than you did.
What the original entrant gets back
You receive a refund of your original registration fee, minus the $20 transfer fee. Any private arrangement you make with the buyer (e.g. asking them to contribute to your original fee) is separate and entirely between the two of you.
Cancellation (if you can't find a buyer)
| Cancel by | Refund | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 5pm 25 May 2026 | 50% refund | [email protected] |
| 5pm 22 June 2026 | 25% refund | [email protected] |
| After 22 June 2026 | No refund | Transfer your entry instead |
You cannot transfer your Sunshine Coast Marathon entry to a different Atlas Events race (e.g. Brisbane, Cairns, Hervey Bay). The transfer system is event-specific only.
How to find a buyer or seller
Finding someone to transfer to — or buying an entry from someone else — used to mean posting in running Facebook groups and hoping you found a genuine seller. It worked, but slowly, and with real scam risk on both sides.
BibBuddy is a free platform built specifically for this. It connects runners who need to transfer entries with runners who need them — all with verified profiles, real names, and a community trust system that generic Facebook groups can't replicate. For Sunshine Coast Marathon specifically, BibBuddy is particularly useful in the final 4–6 weeks when demand from last-minute buyers peaks.
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Staying safe — the official scam warning
Atlas Events themselves have issued a strong warning about unofficial bib sales on social media. This is worth reading carefully, because it applies to both buyers and sellers:
The organiser explicitly advises against purchasing entries from others via social media or resale platforms. Their specific guidance: "If you choose to accept an entry from someone else after this date, do not exchange any money unless you have received the physical race bib and/or they accompany you to the Event Precinct to process the transfer."
A known scam pattern is a seller "selling" the same bib to multiple buyers, collecting payment from each, and attending none of the transfers. By the time the race arrives, the buyer has no registered entry and no recourse.
Red flags to watch for
- Requests for direct payment before any official transfer is initiated — never pay upfront for an entry you haven't seen in an official system
- Seller can't or won't show their original confirmation email — any legitimate seller has this instantly
- Pressure to pay via bank transfer or PayID to a personal account — these are irreversible
- Anonymous profiles or reluctance to share full name — full name must match what appears in Active/MyEvents when the transfer is initiated
- Price significantly above the original registration fee — Sunshine Coast Marathon is not scarce; price gouging is a warning sign
Safe transaction checklist
- ✅ Ask the seller to show their original confirmation email (with name, distance and event visible)
- ✅ Agree on any private arrangement before anything is initiated
- ✅ Initiate the official transfer via Active/MyEvents before any money changes hands where possible
- ✅ If you must pay before the transfer is complete, use PayPal Goods & Services for buyer protection — not Friends & Family, not PayID
- ✅ If doing an in-person transfer, go to the Transfers desk together — this is the safest option for both parties
- ✅ Both parties should receive official email confirmation before considering the transaction complete
If you're buying an entry after 22 July, the safest approach is to meet the seller at the Transfers desk at Buhk Family Park during the in-person transfer hours. The entry is processed in front of you, you hand over payment once confirmed, and there's no ambiguity. Atlas Events staff are present throughout.
What if the transfer window has closed?
Unlike many Australian races, Sunshine Coast Marathon gives you in-person transfers right through to race eve — so the online window closing on 22 July doesn't mean it's over. You still have the Transfers desk available Thursday through Saturday of race week at Buhk Family Park.
If even the in-person window has passed — i.e. it's Sunday morning and you can't race — your options are limited:
- Contact Atlas Events directly — in genuine medical emergencies, organisers sometimes show compassion. It's worth a call to [email protected] even if you don't expect a result.
- Accept the loss — after race day, the entry has no value. This is why acting as soon as you know you can't race is so important.
- Defer to a future race — Sunshine Coast Marathon does not currently offer an official deferral programme, but it's worth checking with Atlas Events directly as policies can change year to year.
As soon as you know you can't race, start finding a buyer. The closer it gets to race day, the harder it is to find someone — and once the online window closes you're relying on both parties being able to get to Alexandra Headland in person. BibBuddy listings let you post and find buyers weeks in advance.
Distance transfers (changing your own distance)
If you want to change your own entry to a different distance — rather than transferring to another person — the process is different:
- Online until 5pm 22 July 2026 via the same Active/MyEvents portal
- No transfer fee for distance changes
- Price difference applies — if upgrading to a longer distance, you pay the difference at current pricing; if downgrading, no refund is issued
- Subject to availability — popular distances can sell out; distance transfers are first-come, first-served
- In-person after 22 July at the Transfers desk (same times as person-to-person transfers above)
Bib collection for transferred entries
Bib collection works differently depending on when the transfer was completed:
- Transfer completed before 22 June 2026 — the new runner can opt for postal delivery to an Australian address. Select this option by 22 June.
- Transfer completed after 22 June 2026 — bib must be collected in person at the Event Precinct during the registration/transfer times above. No race-day bib pickup is available.
- Transfer completed at the in-person desk (after 22 July) — a brand-new numbered bib is issued at the Transfers desk on the spot. The original bib is deregistered.
- Proxy collection — if the new runner can't attend bib pickup personally, someone else can collect on their behalf with the confirmation email/QR code.
Sunshine Coast Marathon does not offer bib pickup on race day. If you haven't collected your bib before race morning, you cannot race. The final collection opportunity is Saturday 1 August, 8am–4pm — the day before the race.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my Sunshine Coast Marathon entry for more than I paid?
There's no platform rule preventing this, but the running community strongly discourages it. Sunshine Coast Marathon entries are not scarce in the same way as a World Major — asking more than your original registration fee will generate friction and is unlikely to find a buyer quickly. Most runners ask for a partial contribution toward their original cost.
Does the new runner get my bib number?
No — the new runner is issued a brand-new numbered bib. Your original bib is deregistered entirely. This applies whether the transfer was done online or in-person.
Can I transfer to someone who isn't registered on the Active platform?
Yes — the new runner just needs an email address to receive the invitation. They'll be prompted to create a free Active/MyEvents account when they accept the transfer, if they don't already have one.
What if the new runner backs out after I've submitted the transfer?
Until the new runner accepts the invitation and completes payment, the transfer isn't finalised. If they don't accept within the system's timeframe, the invitation expires and your entry remains active. Contact Atlas Events if you're unsure of the status at [email protected].
Is there a minimum age to enter as the new runner?
Yes — Sunshine Coast Marathon has age requirements for each distance. The new runner must meet the age requirement for the distance being transferred. Check the official event FAQs at sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au/faqs for current requirements.
I'm the buyer — when should I pay the seller?
Ideally, after you've received the invitation email from Active/MyEvents confirming the transfer has been initiated. This proves the entry is real and in the process of being transferred to you specifically. For in-person transfers at the race precinct, hand over payment once the new bib is in your hand and you have confirmation from the desk.
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