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Australian Ninja Warrior and amputee athlete takes on the Southern Cross University 10km Run!

Fast forward to 2021 and the gift Van has given has enabled Shaun Hogan, 38 from Surfers Paradise, the ability to compete for the first time at this year’s Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon in the Southern Cross University 10km race.

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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon expects huge demand when entries open on Monday 15 February

Australia’s most popular holiday marathon event – the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon – is set to return in 2021 as today it was announced that entries open at 9:00am on Monday 15 February.

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How to keep your running routine over the summer period

Southern Cross University senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science Dr Chris Stevens gives expert advice on how to prioritise your running routine despite the heat.

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2021 race weekend schedule update

Planning for a COVID safe, 2021 edition of the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon has ramped up now that travel and mass gatherings restrictions across Australia are easing. We do anticipate on-course running conditions will be relatively unrestricted by July 2021, however some restrictions and health protocols may be required by authorities.

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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Virtual Marathon extended

The team behind the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Virtual Marathon are overwhelmed by the support of this event and due to a number of requests, we have extended the deadline to enter and log results to midnight, Sunday 2 August (AEST)!

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Mateship shines through in the ASICS Virtual Half Marathon!

Kieron Douglass, 35 from Redlands Coast in Queensland is a man of many talents! Horticulturalist, Mental Health Advocate, Cross Country Coach, Trail and Ultra marathon runner and an ASICS Australia “Sound Mind Sound Body” ambassador…just to name a few!

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Half Marathon Motivation

Jacob Lynch, 29 from Brisbane  set himself a mammoth goal of completing a triathlon, half marathon and a full marathon all before his 30th birthday this coming August!

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Team LIVIN’s marathon effort to raise mental health awareness

The link between positive mental health and exercise has been proven time and time again, which is why the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon is such a positive landmark event in LIVIN’s 2020 calendar. LIVIN has been an…

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Foodies recipe to virtual marathon success

Tanya completed her first marathon on the Gold Coast last year and says it was a “breakthrough moment” for her. “I was serious about my training and nutrition back then and it absolutely paid off. Now that I know I can do this epic thing, I’ve gained the confidence to just have fun with both running in general, and the Gold Coast Virtual Marathon event”

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Planning hydration & nutrition for your virtual run

It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced runner or a first timer, it is extremely important for everyone to plan their hydration and nutrition for a virtual run.

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