34th Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2012, Australia, 1st of July 2012

Leading marathon runners from around the world will contest the 34^th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon in Queensland, Australia, on Sunday 1 July 2012.

Whilst featuring a fierce elite field, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon will also attract more than 25,000 participants of all ages and abilities from around the world. Runners will come from all over Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, North America, Europe, Africa, UK and Oceania to take part in the event

The highlight is being able to run on a fast, flat and scenic course in one of the world’s most popular beach holiday destinations. The Gold Coast climate is traditionally good for running, with low humidity, no wind and mild temperatures, creating great conditions to achieve a personal best time. The race program includes the full 42,195km Gold Coast Airport Marathon, The Gold Coast Airport Marathon course is renowned worldwide for being flat, fast and scenic, taking in the beautiful broad water and sparkling surf beaches.

Last year Kenyan runner Nicholas Manza broke the long-standing race record with his victory in 2:10:01 while Ethiopian runner Goitetom Tesema won the women’s race in a fast 2:30:08.

The runners are striving for a victory purse of $10,000 plus performance bonuses and are supported by huge crowds along the course and at the finish line.

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is a member of AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Road Races) with the courses certified by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) and Athletics Australia.

Race Records
Marathon – Women: Erico Asai (JPN) 2:29:29 1993
Marathon – Men: Nicolas Manza (Kenya) 2:10:01 2011

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» Further information on www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au