Fast, flat and scenic course along one of Australia's most famous coastlines.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Human Interest Story

Gold Coast Marathon organizers found that the only way to lure top elite to rival the likes of the London, Boston and New York marathons, would be to pay each sub-2:10 elite runner $25,000 just to compete in addition to prize money.  The race has been working with stakeholders to encourage up-and-coming athletes to participate and had been targeting Japan for faster runners.  Underlying it all, they still want to make a great race for the over twenty thousand who participate in their running events.

Cash Key To Luring Marathon's Best For Gold Coast Airport Marathon

A seventy-nine-year-old man was struck by a motorcycle on Sunday while crossing the Gold Coast Highway during the Gold Coast Marathon prompting the race organizers to consider rerouting the course for next year.  Marathon general manager Cameron Hart says organizers will consider any recommendations from the police investigation.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon Organizers Consider Marathon Changes Amid Spectator Death

Post-Race Review/ Results

Recap of all the races held at the 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Proud Effort From All Brand Of Runners At The Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Shireen Crumpton, the winner of the women's race of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, dedicated her victory to her ill husband and son.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results