Griffith University is the Presenting Partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Marathon which includes four races – the men’s marathon, women’s marathon, men’s T54 (para) marathon and women’s T54(para) marathon.
An estimated 30,000 spectators are expected to turn out for the GC2018 Marathon on April 15, and as it’s a free event, there will be plenty of viewing spots along the picturesque coastline.
Starting and finishing at the Southport Broadwater Parklands, the course will take athletes to a northern turn (4.4km) at Runaway Bay, on a flat and scenic route to a southern turn (25.3km) at Burleigh Heads, before an exciting final stretch back to Southport for the finish.
The best places to watch the marathon for viewing of both directions of travel are:
Broadbeach – Kurrawa Park and surrounds
Surfers Paradise – Cavill Avenue, Esplanade
Southport Broadwater Parklands – Outside the venue, along the street/park areas up to Sundale bridge
Other great areas for viewing one section of