Griffith University painted the town red over the weekend, with a team of 800 taking part in events for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
The red-singlet clad Team Griffith ranged from 5 to 75 in age, with more than 300 taking part in the half-marathon and 120 pounding the pavement for the full 42 kilometres.
Braving an early-morning temperature of just 10 degrees – freezing, by Southeast Queensland standards – competitors arrived in jumpers and beanies before hitting the course.
“It starts cold, dark and busy, and with a lot of anticipation,” said Professor Martin Betts, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement).
“But once you get moving it’s just fantastic. The atmosphere out on the course with people cheering you on and so many Griffith vests – it’s incredible to see that on the Gold Coast.”
A “relieved and exhausted” Professor Betts said it’s a fantastic way for everyone at the university – staff, students and alumni