Gold Coast Queensland Australia
July 6, 2008
Available distances:
7.500 km | 10 km | 21.097 km | 42.195 km
Event URL: http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
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The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is Australia's fastest, flattest course with a top elevation of just 15m above sea level. The course winds its way from Southport along the world-renowned Gold Coast coastline to Miami, passing through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach before turning at the 13km mark. The trip home follows the coastline up along the famous Broadwater in the north (34km) before turning for the homeward journey. It's an ideal course for those who are looking to compete in their first marathon or half-marathon, or for those wishing to achieve a personal best time. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon prides itself on having an event for everyone - juniors to seniors, abled and disabled, social walkers to elite runners, and individuals to groups. It is ideal for people looking for a personal challenge or to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. As well as attracting Australian entrants, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon attracts athletes from around the world. In 2007, there were 1,865 international athletes from 27 countries, making up 12 percent of total entries. This included 1250 entrants from Japan, 400 entrants from New Zealand, 86 entrants from the United States, 24 entrants from Singapore and 15 entrants from Hong Kong. Enjoy over 25 different performers across 42 kilometres with sounds from around the world guaranteed to make you embrace every step. Australian, Mexican, Caribbean, South American and Italian performers together with energetic jazz bands and DJ's will be on hand to keep your energy levels up as you make your way to the very end.
