Aid Stations, Personal Refreshments & Medical
In addition to meeting strict industry safety standards, World Athletics Label Road Race criteria and AIMS membership guidelines, the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon goes above and beyond in ensuring safety for all involved. From advanced medical scanning technology and tracking to forward-thinking traffic management and detailed aid station assistance, the event continually aims to employ innovative and ground-breaking safety measures.
Aid Stations
- Refreshment station (RS): Personal refreshments, Tropical flavour Fuel X from Fixx Nutrition and Gel X Pro (only at 30km Station) and water
- Water station (WS): Water only
Please discard all cups into the bin bags provided at the aid stations to help minimise our environmental footprint.
| Marathon | Half Marathon | 10km | 5km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5km (WS) (Left side) | 2.5km (WS) (Left side) | 2.5km (WS) (Left side) | 3.5km (WS) (Left side) |
| 5km (RS) (Left side) | 5km (RS) (Left side) | 5km (RS) (Left side) | |
| 7.5km (WS) (Left side) | 7.5km (WS) (Left side) | 7.0km (WS) (Left side) | |
| 10km (RS) (Right side) | 10km (RS) (Left side) | 8.5km (RS) (Left side) | |
| 12.5km (WS) (Left side) | 12.5km (WS) (Left side) | ||
| 15km (RS) (Left side) | 15km (RS) (Left side) | ||
| 17.5km (WS) (Left side) | 17.5km (WS) (Left side) | ||
| 20km (RS) (Right side) | 20km (RS) (Left side) | ||
| 22.5km (WS) (Left side) | |||
| 25km (RS) (Left side) | |||
| 27.5km (WS) (Left side) | |||
| 30km (RS) Gels (Left side) | |||
| 32.5km (WS) (Left side) | |||
| 35km (RS) (Left side) | |||
| 37.5km (WS) (Left side) | |||
| 40km (RS) (Left side) |
Electrolyte Drink – Fuel X
Fixx Nutrition is the official supplier of on course hydration for the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon. Fixx Nutrition Fuel X in the Tropical Fruits flavour will be available at refreshment stations and the Recovery Area.
Start Training with Fixx Nutrition
Months of training, looking after yourself and getting to race day ready to go is a fantastic achievement in itself. Although race day falls in winter in Queensland, there are days when it can be warmer or more humid than our participants are used to. To assist you in looking after your health on race day, please read the information below and familiarise yourself with the new flag system that you’ll see at our aid stations.
Preventing Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis, commonly known as Rhabdo, is a condition where the body breaks down its own muscle tissue which in turn puts stress on the kidneys. Some of the things that can increase the risk of rhabdo occurring includes the use of anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen), dehydration, and hot or humid weather.
To help avoid rhabdo, please ensure you maintain adequate hydration before, during and after your run, avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen for 48 hours before your run, and avoid anything that may cause further dehydration including energy drinks/supplements, alcohol, etc.
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WGBT) indicator flags at aid stations – Marathon Only
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is an indicator of course conditions taking into account temperature, humidity, wind and cloud cover. You will notice at the start of every 5km aid station location a coloured flag. This flag is an indicator of the current WGBT conditions – and will indicate if you may need to factor in changes to your race plan.
The WGBT flags will be updated every hour at each aid station, so you may see the flag colours change during the race. See the table below which outlines what each flag indicates.
| Flag | WBGT in Degree Celsius | Event Conditions | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Below 21 | Good Conditions – Follow your race plan | Follow your race plan |
| Green | 21-25 | Caution- less than ideal conditions | Ensure adequate hydration |
| Orange | 25-28 | Warning- moderate risk for heat related illness | Ensure adequate hydrate consider slowing pace |
| Red | 28-30 | Severe Warning for high risk heat related illness | Ensure adequate hydration and strongly consider slowing pace |
| Black | Above 30 | Danger- Extreme Conditions | Consider stopping participation |
Recovery Area
After crossing the finish line, you will enter the Recovery Area which is restricted to participants only. Within this area you will find Fixx Nutrition Fuel X in the Tropical Fruits flavour, Nu-Pure water, fruit and a medical centre.
It is here you will be rewarded for your efforts with a commemorative medal and a finisher shirt if you completed the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, China Airlines Half Marathon, Southern Cross University 10km Run or Gold Coast Airport 5km.
Personal Refreshments
Seeded and Priority Start Runners
Personal refreshments will be distributed to refreshment stations for seeded and priority start runners participating in the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon only. Personal refreshments will be available at the following refreshment station points:
| Refreshment Station | 5km | 10km | 15km | 20km | 25km | 30km | 35km | 40km |
| Approximate Location | 5.4km | 10.4km | 15.8km | 20km | 25km | 30.7km | 35.2km | 40.5km |
Refreshments must be delivered to the personal refreshment booth at the ASICS Sports & Leisure Expo at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 5 July between 10am and 3pm. Runners must bring their race number and/or ID in order to be able to drop-off their personal refreshments.
All refreshments must be marked with the following information:
- Full name
- Race number
- Refreshment station for placement (5km, 10km etc.)
- Gender
Runners are encouraged to mark their refreshments with a personal item, ribbon or colour for easy identification. No metal or glass bottles will be accepted. Containers must be sealed (i.e. will not leak if laid down) and must be no more than 30cm in height.
To view the Personal Refreshments Table Layout please Click Here
Additional Information
- All drinks tables at the refreshment stations will be on the left-hand side of runners, except for the tables at the 10km and 20km stations - these will be on the right-hand side.
- Seeded runner drinks are always at the front of the tables with drinks for athletes in the 1-50 range on the left side of tables and drinks for athletes in the 51-100 range on the right plus the overflow seeded range and elite pacers with race numbers 251 – 275 at the front of table 6.
- Priority runners drinks are at the back of tables 1 – 6
- Ensure you know which table your personal refreshments drink will be on
- Drinks will be arranged exactly as outlined in the Personal Refreshments Layout
- The layout will be the same at all 8 stations (remember the 10km and 20km station will be on your right)
- Seeded runner breakdown (each number has a specific place on the table – scroll further down for the flat lay image):
- Table 1: Race number ends in 1 or 6 e.g. 1, 6, 11, 16….81, 86, 91 and 96
- Table 2: Race number end in 2 or 7
- Table 3: Race number ends in 3 or 8
- Table 4: Race number ends in 4 or 9
- Table 5: Race number ends in 5 or 0
- Table 6: Race numbers 251 – 275 (overflow seeded range plus the elite pacers)
- Priority runner breakdown (will be laid out in numerical order):
- Table 1: race numbers 126 – 150 (back of table)
- Table 2: race numbers 151 – 175 (back of table)
- Table 3: race numbers 176 – 200 (back of table)
- Table 4: race numbers 201 – 225 (back of table)
- Table 5: race numbers 226 – 250 (back of table)
- Table 6: race numbers 276+ (back of table)
Runners in Start Zones A, B, C, D and E
While there is no capacity to accept personal refreshments from runners (other than seeded and priority start athletes), ASICS Gold Coast Marathon participants will be supplied Fixx Nutrition Fuel X in the Tropical Fruits flavour at all eight refreshment stations (water will be provided at all eight refreshment stations and the eight water-only stations along the marathon course) and the Recovery Area.
