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The 40th Gold Coast Marathon has sold out for the first time in its history with more than 6500 runners set to compete in the event.

Following on from the success of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones advised “interest is at an all-time high for the 2018 edition of this internationally-recognised event in one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.

“A big year for events in Queensland is continuing with thousands of international and interstate participants and spectators coming to the Gold Coast to celebrate 40 years of one of Australia’s most iconic races.

“With runners able to relive parts of the Commonwealth Games marathon course only months after the biggest events in Queensland’s history, it's one not to be missed.

“The fact that the marathon has sold out for the first time in it’s history is proof that the Commonwealth Games is driving more visitors than ever before to the Coast.

“We’re working hard to make sure the Games continues to deliver a great legacy for Gold Coasters.”

Events Management Queensland Chief Executive Cameron Hart said to have the 42 kilometre race reach capacity with still four weeks to go highlighted the event’s appeal to those taking on the personal challenge of the marathon.

Hart added “the fast, flat course, combined with our IAAF Gold Label designation and the attractiveness of running alongside our magnificent beaches and Broadwater have all contributed to reaching the race’s participation limit.

“To achieve this in our 40th edition reaffirms our position as one of the world’s most desirable races for tens of thousands of participants from overseas, interstate and Queensland.”

The 40th annual Gold Coast Marathon will feature eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Wheelchair 15km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Gold Coast Airport Fun Run, Garmin 4km Junior Dash and Garmin 2km Junior Dash.

The Gold Coast Marathon will be held on 30th June and 1st July and is organised by Events Management Queensland, a major event management company wholly owned by the Queensland Government as part of Tourism and Events Queensland.

For more information go to www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au 

Image: Promotion for the Gold Coast Marathon. Courtesy of Events Management Queensland.

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