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20-year Club 5km Fun Run glory a family celebration for Gold Coaster Dick Lucas
When Gold Coaster Dick Lucas lines up for this 20th 5km Fun Run at this year’s Gold Coast Marathon he will literally have an entourage of family alongside him in the race to share the glory. A very sprightly 79-year-old, Dick started his long and illustrious relationship with the Gold Coast Marathon when the shortest race on offer was 10km, which he completed three times.
Events Management Queensland appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Leading Queensland sports administrator, Ben Mannion will hit the ground running when he takes up the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Events Management Queensland (EMQ), managers of iconic Australian events, the Gold Coast Marathon and Pan Pacific Masters Games.
Locals dashing to the start line for discounted Gold Coast Marathon entry
Gold Coasters are dashing to the start line for this year’s Gold Coast Marathon with the 20 per cent local’s discount encouraging a surge of local entries. The local numbers have surpassed expectations ahead of the 28 April early bird deadline with international participation also enjoying an early influx of entries. Gold Coast Marathon ambassador and Olympic marathon legend, Benita Willis said the discount was certainly an incentive but she felt the opportunity to participate in an international event in your own back yard was resonating with locals.
Brothers make history running into the 20 year marathon Legends Club
They’ve pounded the pavement in the Gold Coast Marathon to the tune of more than 1600 kilometres over the years but crossing the finish line in 2023 will be extra special.
Queensland’s Craig and Glen Hendry will be the first identical twins to be inducted into the event’s exclusive 20-year Marathon Legends Club and recognised alongside only fifty other Gold Coast Marathoners.
The twins boast a long and happy history with the event having first started running half-marathons in 2003 before tackling their first “big one” in 2004 with no real expectation of running twenty Gold Coast Marathons.
Gold Coast Marathon entries open with increased international participation expected and a special discount for locals
Entries for the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon open today with a surge in international participation expected and a special incentive for locals to be a part of the 1-2 July race weekend. Providing an important boost to Queensland’s tourism and event economy with an economic impact in the vicinity of $30 million the event is expected to attract more than 22,000 participants.
5 ways to stay injury-free before your race
Brad Beer reveals his five tips to help you remain injury-free during the final stages of training so you arrive on the start line in top shape.
Nutrition guidelines for running 5/10/21 and 42 km
If you’re heading towards a start line soon, do ensure that you’ve had a chance to check out our nutrition guidelines for runners. Starting at nutrition 101, we’ll help take you through all you need to know for getting your nutrition right for training, racing and recovery. It’s crucial that you’ve practiced nutrition in training to prepare for a great race ahead.
Outstanding report card delivered by 2022 Gold Coast Marathon
Key economic findings have confirmed the success of the 2022 Gold Coast Marathon. The Tourism and Events Queensland Tourism Value analysis delivers a glowing assessment of the city’s largest mass participation event which returned in spectacular fashion in early July after a three-year coronavirus induced break. And return it did with 19,546 people lacing up, including United States and Japanese athletes who took the spoils in the women’s and men’s full distance events and plenty of outright and age race records set across the weekend.
A triumphant return for the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon
The Gold Coast triumphed on the mass participation sporting stage on the weekend with the return of the Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon which drew 20,000 participants from all over Australia and around the world. Whilst yesterday’s half marathon saw an almost all Australian field take to the men’s and women’s podiums, the crisp and clear conditions proved favourable for our international guests with a trio of international contenders taking out the men’s race and a US first timer to Australia powering home to take line honours in the women’s event.
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