06 July
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
Southport
Celebrate 30 years of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon on Sunday 6 July 2008. More than 16,000 people from around the world will ‘Embrace The Next Step’ and participate in either the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Run, 7.5km Walk or Junior Dash races for the kids over 4km & 2.25km.
Regarded as the premier distance running event in Australia, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is recognised worldwide for its fast, flat and scenic course alongside the magnificent Broadwater and sparkling Pacific Ocean. With thousands of spectators lining the course and roving musicians and entertainers creating an amazing atmosphere, this is an event experience not to be missed!
How to get here: visit the website below for details on parking and shuttle buses.
Event details
- Type:
- Public
- Cost:
- Varies depending on the race entered
- Website:
- http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
- Telephone:
- +61 7 5564 8733
- Email:
- info@goldcoastmarathon.com.au
- Address:
-
Gold Coast Highway
Southport QLD 4215 - Time:
- 6.30am first race starts
Event location
Southport information
Southport Broadwater dominates this suburb, a superb natural protected waterway used for boating, watersports, swimming and fishing. Wander along walkways, go cycling or view the play of light on the water – the largest expanse of calm water in Australia.
Southport has developed a reputation as a holiday destination from the 1890s. Brisbane residents heard of an excellent fishing and seaside location – favoured even by then Queensland Governor Sir Anthony Musgrave. At that time steamers and cutters plied the area and the kiosk baths were built. Major landmarks still standing include the exclusive St Hilda’s School, The Southport School and the Court House.
Southport and neighbouring Labrador have been the suburbs of renewed residential development.
Fishing is also popular, head to Barney Street fishing platform for whiting, bream, trevally and flathead. Gold Coast City Council’s fishing platforms are also at Labrador.
There’s protected swimming pools, children’s play areas and the Southport pool used by elite swimmers and divers for training. The Gold Coast sporting hall of fame is located at Owen Park and Broadwater Parklands is a kids’magnet.
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