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Japanese runner to make history as first international participant to reach Gold Coast Marathon 30 Year Legends Club
Kids waiting for high fives and loving it when passing runners respond is just one of the reasons Japanese runner Takayuki Yamamoto loves the Gold Coast Marathon and will this year become the first international runner and sixth person ever to reach the exclusive 30 Year Legends Club.
Q&A with Guinness World Record Holder Erchana Murray-Bartlett as she prepares to run the Gold Coast Double 63.3km.
Will you be joining Guinness World Record holder, Erchana Murray-Bartlett running the Gold Coast Double 63.3 this July?
O’Loughlin’s running the calendar challenge includes Asics Half Marathon
From Dad bod to fab bod…. That’s just one of the goals for well-known former radio announcer and now Melbourne based creator of ‘From Your Pocket’ podcasts, Angus O’Loughlin who will head to the Gold Coast to stride out the 21km half marathon on Saturday 1 July.
Marathon medals revealed with uniquely Gold Coast design
The 2023 Gold Coast Marathon finisher’s medals were revealed this morning with the stunning creations showcasing the new event logo and depicting a very definite Gold Coast palette and design. The new branding adopts an abbreviated version of Gold Coast Marathon with a strong and straight angled GCM depicting a fast and flat course. The inner gentle wave design reflects the events scenic, coastal location. The blue and gold sum up the colours of the city, the bright gold of the sun and glittering blue surf, synonymous with the Gold Coast.
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.
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