2012 Gold Coast Airport Marathon Race Guide

Run Gold Coast
Queensland Australia
30 JUNE - 1 JULY 2012
Race Guide
MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN 5.7KM CHALLENGE JUNIOR DASH
goldcoastmarathon.com.au
THE 34th gold coast airport marathon
BEFORE RACE DAY
Race Start Times

Make sure you know the start time of your race. It is recommended you get
to the Race Precinct one hour before your race starts, and to the start area at
least 20 minutes before the gun goes. If you are not at the start area when the
gun is fired, you may not be allowed to start.
Saturday 30 June
Time
Southern Cross University 10km Run
6:30am
Queensland Health Challenge (5.7km)
8:00am
Dreamworld 2km Junior Dash
9:25am
Dreamworld 4km Junior Dash
9:40am
Sunday 1 July
Time
ASICS Half Marathon
6:00am
Wheelchair Marathon
7:15am
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
7:20am
Registration & Race Number Collection

You must pick up your race number at either the Gold
Coast or Brisbane Registration Centres. It will be available
at the Brisbane Registration Centre ONLY if you selected
this option as part of your entry. This will be listed on your
eTicket. If you selected Gold Coast or did not pick it up at
the Brisbane Registration Centre, your race number will
be available at the Gold Coast Registration Centre.
Registration Centres
Brisbane:
Suncorp Piazza, South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane

Sunday 24 June: 10am 4pm
zone to start from in your race. Please refer to the race information section
in this Race Guide for start zone details. You must wear your race number in
order to be classified as a starter and finisher. There are no replacement race
numbers if you forget to bring it on race day.
Race number Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make sure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your shirt /
singlet. Do not cover it with a jacket, runner belt, water bottle etc.
Your race number needs to be pinned in all four
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
corners. Do not fold, bend or wrinkle it.
There is a tear-off tag at the bottom of your race
number that you can attach to a bag with your
belongings to leave at Left Luggage.
1
Any medical conditions that may affect you during
the event should be clearly detailed on the reverse
of your race number, along with emergency contact details.
HERBIE
NOTE: Even though your race number is the timing device, it does NOT need to be
returned after the race.
ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo
The ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo will be held from Thursday
28 June to Saturday 30 June at the Gold Coast Convention
& Exhibition Centre. The expo is free for the public to attend,
and is located next to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon
Registration Centre. More than 60 exhibitors will be on
display with regular stage presentations on health, fitness,
nutrition, sport and fashion. You may wish to coincide the
pick up of your race number with a stage presentation (see page 18) at the expo.
There will be a Suncorp Bank Information Booth at the expo which will include
maps, shuttle bus timetables and routes, road closures, ticket sales for the AirAsia
Legends Lunch and general race day information.
AirAsia Legends Lunch
The Suncorp Piazza is located near the intersection of Glenelg Street and
Little Stanley Street. Parking is available at the Parklands undercover car
park accessible via Little Stanley Street weekend rates start at $15 for up
to three hours. An alternative is Secure Parking SW1 located at 32 Cordelia
Street, South Brisbane enter via Cordelia Street or Merivale Street - with a
rate of $13 for 30 minutes or longer on weekends. Otherwise, consider using
public transport or run, ride or walk to South Bank utilising some of Brisbanes
pedestrian bridges across the river. Visit visitsouthbank.com.au
Tickets are only $45 for the AirAsia Legends Lunch to be held at the Gold Coast
Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 30 June from 12pm. Co-hosted by
four-time Olympic marathon runner Steve Mona Moneghetti and former Miss
Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell, the AirAsia Legends Lunch will feature elite
runners and coaches, legends and celebrities, and avid social runners. Lunch will
include carbohydrate-rich pasta, salad and delicacies. If you havent already bought
a ticket, you can do so by contacting Anna Mitchell by phone on (07) 5668 9888,
by email at anna@goldcoastevents.com.au or by visiting the Suncorp Bank
Information Booth at the ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo.
Gold Coast:
Official Program
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach
Thursday 28 June: 4pm 8pm
Friday 29 June: 10am 9pm
Saturday 30 June: 9am 5pm
Parking at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre costs $10 per car,
with the first 30 minutes being free. There is also various free or metered
parking in the Broadbeach shopping precinct nearby and a Surfside Bus stop is
directly outside the Convention Centre.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Late entries, race changes and race transfers for ALL
races close on Friday 29 June at 9pm. Race number collection for the 10km
Run, 5.7km Challenge and Junior Dash races also closes at 9pm Friday. There
is no same day number collection for any races.
Race Numbers
It is essential to wear your race number on race day. Your race number
features a ChronoTrack B-Tag which is your timing device for the event. A
sticker will also be affixed to your race number which indicates which start
The Gold Coast Bulletin will feature a complimentary

32-page Official Program previewing the 2012 Gold Coast
Airport Marathon on Friday 29 June. Copies of this edition
of the Gold Coast Bulletin will be distributed at the ASICS
Sport & Leisure Expo on the Friday.
ASICS Run With Me
Run Gold Coast
The official program of the 34th Gold Coast Airport Marathon
LIVE WEBCAST
Sunday 1 July
6am to 2pm
ON TELEVISION
Sunday 15 July
Nine NBN
(check guide)
ASICS SPORT & LEISURE EXPO
Friday 29 June 10am to 9pm
Saturday 30 June 9am to 5pm
ASICS Run With Me gives both runners and their friends

and family the opportunity to get involved with something
exciting for the 2012 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. You
will be able to automatically update friends and family live
from Facebook while you participate in the event. ASICS
will automatically post your checkpoints (i.e. 10km mark)
along with your split time and a personalised message that
you post. Supporters will have just as much fun as they upload virtual messages of
support for you (in the full marathon or half marathon) with those messages to be
displayed live on big screens as you pass special tracking points. The big screens
will be located at approximately the 15km, 39km and 41km points in the full Gold
Coast Airport Marathon and 11.5km, 18km and 20km points in the ASICS Half
Marathon. To join ASICS Run With Me visit asics.com.au/runwithme
34TH GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN 5.7KM CHALLENGE JUNIOR DASH
goldcoastmarathon.com.au
RACE GUIDE
GETTING TO THE START LINE
Where is the Race Precinct?

The Race Precinct is located at the Broadwater
Parklands in Southport. It is where the start and finish
lines are located and is the centre of all the action and
atmosphere on race weekend. With huge numbers
of people converging on the Race Precinct on race
weekend, it is important for you to plan in advance how
you will get to and from the Race Precinct. Whether
you drive and park, catch a bus, get dropped off, or walk if you are staying
nearby, give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line to do your warm-up.
Remember, if you are not at the start area when the gun is fired, organisers
may stop you from starting the race.
ST
EV
NS
Pedestrian Crossings to the Race Precinct
ST to access the Race Precinct

Pedestrian crossings on the Gold Coast Highway
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will be located at Ada Bell Way (one crossing), Marine Parade (one crossing),
Highway
Nerang Street (three crossings), Nind Street (one crossing) and North Street
)
(one crossing).
Via Car
Drop Off Zone (Map Ref DOZ)
SCARBOROUGH ST
The best location to be dropped off by car is on Scarborough Street, either

north or south of the Southport Mall (Nerang Street).
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Australia Fair Shopping Centre

(east side)
0-3 hours free
Free
Mal Burke Car Park, Hicks Street
P3
$1.20 per hour
Free
Cloyne Road
P4
$1.00 per hour
Free
Athol Patterson, Suter Street
P5
$1.00 per hour
Free
Carey Park, Marine Parade
P1
$1.00 per hour after 9am
Free
Fees apply after 3 hours
People with disability parking permits may use the VIP car park at Carey Park,
in front of Australia Fair Shopping Centre.
Road Closures
Gold Coast Highway between Nind Street and Ada Bell Way, Southport will be
closed to all vehicle traffic from 3:30am (both northbound and southbound
lanes) on both Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July. Gold Coast Highway
(Southport Bridge) will be fully closed between 6:00am and 7:30am on
Saturday 30 June and 7:10am and 7:30am on Sunday 1 July. Check out page
21 for the full list of road closures on Saturday and Sunday.
Travel Tips
Add additional time to your journey in anticipation of delays.
Use Ferry Road and Bundall Road when travelling north and south.
Via Charter Coach

Bus/Coach Drop Off & Pick Up Zone (Map Ref BZ)
The recommended zone for buses/coaches to drop off and pick up runners
is on Scarborough Street just north of the intersection with the Nerang Street
Mall (out the front of Gold Coast TAFE). It is then a short 5-minute walk to the
Race Precinct down the Mall.
An alternate zone is east of Australia Fair Shopping Centre on Marine Parade.
It can be accessed from Scarborough Street, then onto Short Street, then a left
onto Marine Parade.
FINISH
SUTER
30 June
P2
Use High Street and Scarborough Street to access parking in Southport.
START
BZ
DOZ
Key
Use Olsen Avenue and Oxley Drive to enter/exit Labrador, Runaway Bay and
Paradise Point.
HICKS
HINZE
Car Park
START
Via Shuttle Bus

On Saturday 30 June: Normal Gold Coast bus services
on Surfside Buslines will be in operation with standard
fares to be charged. Visit surfside.com.au
On Sunday 1 July: There will be a free shuttle bus
service for participants to and from the Race Precinct
on Sunday 1 July on Surfside Buslines. A northern Gold
Coast service will start from the Sports Super Centre
in Runaway Bay, and a southern Gold Coast service will start from the Gold
Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach. All inbound routes will
terminate at the Southport Mall, a brief stroll to the Race Precinct. During peak
operating times, this service will be exclusive to participants. In order to ensure
all participants arrive with adequate race preparation time, the following will
apply:
Participants will have priority over spectators. Spectators are to make
alternative travel arrangements during peak times.
If demand warrants, priority will be allocated according to race start times.
Entrants are required to present their race number when boarding the bus.
ADA BELL
WAY
Participants are encouraged to allow adequate time for travel and are advised
that during peak times the shuttle bus service will be near capacity.
RACE GUIDE
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE - SUNDAY 1 JULY
FROM SOUTHERN ZONE
TO THE START LINE
SURFERS PARADISE TO SOUTHPORT
Surfers Paradise Appel Park, Ferny Ave
4:20
4:25
4:30
4:35
4:40
4:45
4:50
4:55
5:00
5:05
5:10
Ferny Ave & Ocean Ave
4:28
4:33
4:38
4:43
4:48
4:53
4:58
5:03
5:08
5:13
5:18
Southport Mall - Scarborough St
4:36
4:41
4:46
4:51
4:56
5:01
5:06
5:11
5:16
5:21
Service operates
every five
7:18
minutes
until:
5:26
7:26
7:10
7:15
7:20
7:25
7:30
7:35
7:40
7:45
7:50
7:55
8:08
7:23
7:28
7:33
7:38
7:43
7:48
7:53
7:58
8:03
8:16
7:31
7:36
7:41
7:46
7:51
7:56
8:01
8:06
8:11
8:24
BROADBEACH TO SOUTHPORT VIA SURFERS PARADISE
GC Convention Centre, GC Hwy
4:20
4:23
4:26
4:29
4:32
4:35
4:38
4:41
4:44
4:47
4:50
5:59
6:02
6:05
6:08
6:11
6:14
6:17
6:20
6:23
6:26
6:29
Gold Coast Highway & Cannes Ave
4:26
4:29
4:32
4:35
4:38
4:41
4:44
4:47
4:50
4:53
4:56 Service operates 6:05
6:08
6:11
6:14
6:17
6:20
6:23
6:26
6:29
6:32
6:35
4:32
4:35
4:38
4:41
4:44
4:47
4:50
4:53
4:56
4:59
5:02
6:11
6:14
6:17
6:20
6:23
6:26
6:29
6:32
6:35
6:38
6:41
4:38
4:41
4:44
4:47
4:50
4:53
4:56
4:59
5:02
5:05
5:08
6:17
6:20
6:23
6:26
6:29
6:32
6:35
6:38
6:41
6:44
6:47
4:46
4:49
4:52
4:55
4:58
5:01
5:04
5:07
5:10
5:13
5:16
6:25
6:28
6:31
6:34
6:37
6:40
6:43
6:46
6:49
6:52
6:55
every three
minutes
until:
BROADBEACH TO SOUTHPORT VIA SURFERS PARADISE (CONTINUED)
6:32
6:35
6:38
6:41
6:44
6:47
6:50
6:53
6:56
6:59
7:02
7:32
7:35
7:38
7:41
7:44
7:47
7:50
7:53
7:56
7:59
8:02
Gold Coast Highway & Cannes Ave
6:38
6:41
6:44
6:47
6:50
6:53
6:56
6:59
7:02
7:05
7:08
7:38
7:41
7:44
7:47
7:50
7:53
7:56
7:59
8:02
8:05
8:08
6:44
6:47
6:50
6:53
6:56
6:59
7:02
7:05
7:08
7:11
7:14
7:44
7:47
7:50
7:53
7:56
7:59
8:02
8:05
8:08
8:11
8:14
6:50
6:53
6:56
6:59
7:02
7:05
7:08
7:11
7:14
7:17
7:20
7:50
7:53
7:56
7:59
8:02
8:05
8:08
8:11
8:14
8:17
8:20
6:58
7:01
7:04
7:07
7:10
7:13
7:16
7:19
7:22
7:25
7:28
7:58
8:01
8:04
8:07
8:10
8:13
8:15
8:19
8:22
8:25
8:28
Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre
4:30
4:45
5:00
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
6:15
6:30
6:45
7:00
7:15
7:30
7:45
8:00
Hollywell Rd & Brisbane Rd
4:36
4:51
5:06
5:21
5:36
5:51
6:06
6:21
6:36
6:51
7:06
7:21
7:36
7:51
8:06
Turpin Rd & Central St
4:42
4:57
5:12
5:27
5:42
5:57
6:12
6:27
6:42
6:57
7:12
7:27
7:42
7:57
8:12
Smith St & Brooke Ave
4:48
5:03
5:18
5:33
5:48
6:03
6:18
6:33
6:48
7:03
7:18
7:33
7:48
8:03
8:18
5:00
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00
6:15
6:30
6:45
7:00
7:15
7:30
7:45
8:00
8:15
8:30
Service operates
every three
minutes
until:
FROM NORTHERN ZONE

RUNAWAY BAY TO SOUTHPORT
TO SOUTHERN ZONE
THE RETURN JOURNEY
SOUTHPORT TO SURFERS PARADISE
8:05
8:10
8:15
8:20
8:25
8:30
8:35
8:40
8:45
8:50
8:21
8:26
8:31
8:36
8:41
8:46
8:51
8:56
9:01
9:06
8:00
8:05
8:10
8:15
8:20
8:25
8:30
8:35
8:40
8:45
8:25
8:30
8:35
8:40
8:45
8:50
8:55
9:00
9:05
9:10
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
Service operates every

five minutes until:
13:30
13:35
13:40
13:45
13:50
13:55
14:00
14:05
14:10
14:15
13:46
13:51
13:56
14:01
14:06
14:11
14:16
14:21
14:26
14:31
Service operates every

five minutes until:
13:30
13:35
13:40
13:45
13:50
13:55
14:00
14:05
14:10
14:15
13:55
14:00
14:05
14:10
14:15
14:20
14:25
14:30
14:35
14:40
SOUTHPORT TO BROADBEACH
TO NORTHERN ZONE
SOUTHPORT TO RUNAWAY BAY
The shuttle bus service on Sunday 1 July is included with marathon and half marathon race entry
(show race number when boarding)
RACE GUIDE
SHUTTLE BUS MAP
HOLLY
WELL RD

Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
TURPIN
RD
Cnr Hollywell Rd and Brisbane Rd

Biggera Waters
BROO
K
E AVE
Cnr Turpin Rd and Central St

Labrador
RT
NO
G
AN
NE
ST
ST
Cnr Smith St and Brooke Ave

Southport
RT
STA
RACE PRECINCT BUS STOP

Cnr Scarborough St and Nerang St
Southport
Cnr Ferny Ave and Ocean Ave

Surfers Paradise
Appel Park
Cnr Ferny Ave and Cavill Ave
Surfers Paradise
MONACO ST
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy and Cannes Ave

Broadbeach
Gold Coast Convention
& Exhibition Centre
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy
and TE Peters Dr
Broadbeach
RACE GUIDE
RACE PRECINCT
MARATHON
WHEELCHAIR MARATHON
10KM RUN
START LINE
HALF MARATHON
5.7KM CHALLENGE
JUNIOR DASH
START LINE
SUNCORP BANK
LEFT LUGGAGE
Start Lines
Suncorp Bank Information Booth
There will be two start lines. The southern start line is located on the Gold
Coast Highway adjacent to the Nerang Street intersection. This start line will
be used for the full 42.195km Marathon and the 10km Run with both races
heading south. The northern start line is located on the Gold Coast Highway
adjacent to the Marshall Lane and Welch Street intersection. This start line will
be used for the ASICS Half Marathon, Queensland Health Challenge and the
Dreamworld Junior Dash with all races heading north. Please refer to the Race
Precinct map.
The Suncorp Bank Information Booth will be located at the Race Precinct event
lawn on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July. The booth will be for all eventrelated enquiries such as directions and maps, the central point for lost property,
and include computer terminals for you to look up live race day results.
Finish Line
There is one finish line for all races located on the eastern side of the Gold
Coast Aquatic Centre, between the Aquatic Centre and the Broadwater.
This year there will be a single finish chute with only one race finishing
at the one time providing even more space and prestige for runners
completing their race.
Spectator Viewing
There are grandstands for seated viewing, standing-only areas and a disabled
viewing area on the eastern side of the finish chute approximately 50 metres
out from the finish line. The corporate pavilion for accredited VIP guests is also
located at the finish line.
Nu-Pure Recovery Area

After crossing the finish line, you will enter the Nu-Pure Recovery Area, which is
restricted to participants only. Within this area you will find a medical centre, fruit,
lemon-lime Endura Rehydration Formula, and a bottle of Nu-Pure water. It is here
you will be rewarded for your efforts with a commemorative medal (all finishers)
and a finishers shirt (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run finishers only).
Food & Beverages
A wide variety of food and drinks will be available from 6am on both Saturday
and Sunday at the Race Precinct event lawn.
VIP/Officials Area
Inductees into the 10 & 20 Year Clubs in 2012 can collect their commemorative
polo shirts, certificates and trophies (20 Year Club only) from the VIP/Officials
area located near the main stage. Inductees will also have the exclusive
opportunity to meet race ambassadors at scheduled times over race weekend.
Main Stage Schedule

Hosted by Mike Rabbitt from NBN Television
Saturday 30 June
8:00am
Entertainment
8:50am
Southern Cross University 10km Run presentations
9:00am
Get Active Gold Coast Month launch
10:20am
Dreamworld Junior Dash presentations
10:45am
Entertainment (until 11:30am)
Sunday 1 July
5:30am
Big Screen telecast commences
To assist parents/guardians with the supervision and collection of their children

after the completion of the Junior Dash races, an access pass will be provided with
the race number of every Junior Dash entrant. This access pass will be required by
the parent/guardian in order to access the designated Junior Dash section of the
Recovery Area. There will be only one access pass allocated per child.
8:20am
ASICS Half Marathon presentations
10:25am
Cancer Council Queensland presentations
10:30am
Suncorp Bank fundraising presentation
10:35am
Official welcome
Event Lawn
10:55am
Wheelchair Marathon presentations
There will be live entertainment and race presentations on the event lawn on
both Saturday and Sunday, providing the perfect place to relax after the race. A
big screen with race vision will be situated right next to the main stage.
11:00am
Gold Coast Airport Marathon presentations
11:45am
Big Screen telecast (until 1pm)
Dreamworld Junior Dash
RACE GUIDE
OTHER FACILITIES
Toilets
Toilets can be found throughout the Race Precinct near both of the start lines
and adjacent to the Nu-Pure Recovery Area.
Suncorp Bank Left Luggage

You can leave belongings at the Suncorp Bank Left Luggage tent located
directly south of the event lawn from 5:30am to 12:00pm on Saturday race
day and 5:00am to 2:30pm on Sunday race day. Belongings should be placed
in a plastic bag affixed with the tear-off tag on your race number. Use the tent
designated to your specific race to retrieve your luggage. Volunteers will take
the utmost care to secure the tents, however valuables should not be left in
bags. Belongings must be collected before 2:30pm on Sunday race day or they
will be treated as lost property. Organisers will not be responsible for theft or
loss of property.
Clothes left at Start Line
Clothing left at the Start Line and Race Precinct will be considered a donation
to the Cancer Council Queenslands Daffodil Shop at Palm Beach.
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will be open over race weekend on Saturday
from 6am to 6pm and Sunday from 7am to 4pm. There will be a $2 service fee
for anyone wishing to use the amenities in the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (pool
fees are additional).
Team Zone
The Team Zone is an exclusive area for those who entered as a corporate,
fitness or social team and booked a tent and space at the Race Precinct.
Corporate Challenge, Runners World magazine and ASICS have provided some
great prizes for teams including:
Corporate Teams Challenge: The winners of the Largest Corporate Team,
Most Kilometres Travelled and Best Team Spirit will each receive a $3,000 gift
voucher from Corporate Challenge and a trophy. Each team organiser from the
three winning Corporate Teams will receive an ASICS Gift Pack. In addition,
all Corporate Teams are in the running for a random draw prize of a $1,000
voucher towards a Corporate Challenge team-building course.
Fitness Teams Challenge: The winners of the Largest Fitness Team, Most
Kilometres Travelled and Best Team Spirit will each receive 20 subscriptions
to Runners World magazine and a trophy. Each team organiser from the three
winning Fitness Teams will receive an ASICS Gift Pack.
Team Zone Stage Schedule
Sunday 1 July
8:00am
Entertainment
10:10am
Teams presentations
RACE GUIDE
RACE DAY
Sports Drink
Endura Sports Nutrition is the official supplier of oncourse hydration for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Lemon-lime Endura Rehydration Formula will be available
at aid stations and in the Nu-Pure Recovery Area. Endura
gels (citrus-flavoured) will also be supplied at the 30km
aid station in the full Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Endura Rehydration Formula is designed to improve your
performance through the rapid replacement of fluid and
electrolytes. It is recommended that if you plan to use the lemon-lime Endura
Rehydration Formula on race day, you should train with this product prior to
the event. Visit endura.com.au
Medical
Ambulances will be located along the course and there will be a medical
centre in the Nu-Pure Recovery Area. For medical attention on course, please
report to an aid station or ask a race marshal for assistance. If unable to
complete the race, a vehicle following the final competitor will take participants
to the Race Precinct at the earliest convenience.
Queensland Ambulance Service
Queensland Ambulance Service has confirmed their policy on costs for
interstate and international participants who use the ambulance service at the
2012 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. There are two service distinctions:
If a local, interstate or international participant is transported to the Race
Precinct medical centre, there will be no charge.
If an interstate or international participant is transported offsite (to their
choice of private or public hospital) they will be charged by Queensland
Ambulance Service direct. Depending on the patients condition, they will
be transported to the most suitable tertiary hospital, which also includes
Brisbane hospitals and could include an air service. This service would be
free for Queensland residents. Participants are made aware of the charges
if their medical condition allows for the understanding of the transport
costs. Some states have reciprocal arrangements with Queensland as do
some private health funds. Participants are urged to check with their state
ambulance service or private health fund to see if they would be covered
for ambulance transport in Queensland.
Race Etiquette
In the interest of providing a safe and enjoyable event
experience for everyone, you should be mindful of race
etiquette:
The use of iPods and mp3 players are discouraged in
all races for the safety of all participants.
Always follow the directions of all race officials and
emergency service personnel.
Position yourself at the start line relative to your ability and your goal time
to allow a smooth start for all participants. Start zones are provided to aid
with your positioning.
Participants who are walking in the Queensland Health Challenge must
start from the rear of the field.
Do not stop or change directions suddenly.
Keep to the left of the course to allow people to pass on the right.
Race Policies
Run or Junior Dash events. Wheelchair participants are allowed in the

Queensland Health Challenge in day chairs only. Hand-cranked cycles
are not permitted in any event. Contact Sporting Wheelies & Disabled
Association for more information on phone (07) 3253 3333.
Prams are only permitted in the Queensland Health Challenge and must
start at the back of the field. While an entry form must be completed for
both the child and the parent/guardian, and submitted at the Registration
Centre, there is no charge for the child. If parents/guardians would like the
child to receive the participant rewards or would like the child to walk with
them, they must pay the entry fee for the child.
A parent/guardian is permitted to accompany a child for free in the 2km
Junior Dash only. The parent/guardian must also complete an entry form
to submit at the Registration Centre and will then receive an identification
pass to allow them to start. Parents are not permitted to accompany
runners in the 4km Junior Dash.
Cut Off Times

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon has official cut off times for each race on
the program to ensure slower participants do not impede other races and that
roads re-open to the public in accordance with event permits. It is important
that you read the full Cut Off Policy on page 10. It incorporates six very
important pieces of information:
1. Start line time allowances
2. Official race cut off times
3. Km pace required to finish within the race cut off time
4. Progressive race cut off times along the course
5. Locations where officials will monitor and enforce
the race cut off times
6. Disqualification
Please note, course officials will issue warnings throughout the course and
have the authority to remove participants from the race at any of the listed
cut-off locations where a participant is behind the cut off time and their safety
or event progress is compromised. If asked to leave the course, we do ask that
you are courteous to officials who are only trying to adhere to our event permit.
Timing
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon races will be timed at the start and finish line
by the ChronoTrack B-Tag timing system by Timing Sports, providing both gun
and net times. As part of the events live online service, split times will also be
provided at each 5km point and half-way in the full marathon.
Results
The Gold Coast Bulletins website goldcoast.com.au will be the official host of
the Gold Coast Airport Marathon results over race weekend. There will be live
results for all races and 5km split times in the full marathon enabling browsers
to follow the progress of runners. Terminals will be available at the Suncorp Bank
Information Booth at the Race Precinct event lawn for you to look up your result.
Gun Times & Net Times
Animals are not permitted to accompany runners or walkers in any race.
Gun Time: Time taken from when the starting gun is fired to
when you cross the finish line. Gun time is the official time
used for determining overall, gender and category placings.
Racing wheelchair competitors are welcome to compete in the Marathon,

but for safety reasons are unable to compete in the Half Marathon, 10km
Net Time: Time taken from when you cross the start line
to when you cross the finish line.
Roller blading, skating, cycling, rope skipping and nordic pole walking are
not permitted in any race.
RACE GUIDE
RACE DAY
Live Webcast
After Party
A free live webcast of the Gold Coast Airport

Marathon will be available at goldcoastmarathon.
com.au on Sunday 1 July from 6am to 2pm
(AEST). This will feature the marathon elite race
between 7:15am and 10:00am, plus all the colour
and atmosphere of the full race day with expert
commentary and runner interviews.
Sunday 1 July, 4pm 7pm
Finisher Medals
Finishers of all races will receive a commemorative medal with the
opportunity to personalise it with an iTab. The iTab is a personalised medal
insert, engraved with your name and net time, that fits neatly into the back
of your finishers medal. It is designed to take the place of traditional medal
engraving. If you didnt order an iTab with your entry, you will be able to order
one via goldcoastmarathon.com.au.
Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Upstairs

The Surfers Paradise Festival is hosting an after party for
Gold Coast Airport Marathon runners on Sunday 1 July.
The after party will provide an opportunity for runners to
relax and mingle, to share stories of their race and tales of
personal bests. Come down and try some Aussie cuisine.
Meals are free for Gold Coast Airport Marathon runners.
Just remember to bring your race number or finishers
medal with you. Also, head to Surfers Paradise for the finals
of the Australian Street Entertainment Championships and
see some of the worlds best street artists as they compete
for the title. Visit surfersparadisefestival.com
Finisher Shirts
All finishers of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon and
Southern Cross University 10km Run will receive an exclusive finishers shirt
to wear proudly after the event.
Entrant Gifts
Entrants in the Queensland Health Challenge will receive a participants
shirt at race number collection to wear during the event. Entrants in the
Dreamworld Junior Dash races will receive a cap with their race number to
wear on race day.
Competitions & Offers

Wear Endura and Win
Protect yourself from the Queensland sun in this years
Gold Coast Airport Marathon by wearing an Endura cap
or visor and you could win one of five $500 Endura
Prize Packs. Visit the Endura stand at the ASICS Sport
& Leisure Expo for your Endura cap or visor and wear
Endura on race day for your chance to win. Winners
will be announced at endura.com.au. Spot yourself to
claim your prize.
Train Harder, Race Faster and Recover Quicker with Endura Sports Nutrition.
Buy One, Get One Free at Dreamworld
Dreamworld, the proud sponsor of the Junior Dash, has extended its support
to those running in any event at the 2012 Gold Coast Airport Marathon with
an exclusive ticket offer available to all participants and their family and
friends only. This exclusive Buy One, Get One Free ticket offer is only valid
for one-day tickets for up to four people. The ticket offer is only redeemable
between 28 June 4 July 2012 by presenting your official Gold Coast Airport
Marathon bib or medallion at the Dreamworld entry.
Fastest Debut Marathoner from the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon annually rewards the
fastest debut marathon runner from the Gold Coast in
2012, adding another name to the Goldies Perpetual
Trophy. The winner will be the runner that records the
fastest debut marathon performance relative to the mens
(2:10:01) and womens (2:29:29) race records. The winner
must be a Gold Coast resident at 1 July 2012 within the
City of Gold Coast boundaries and must not have entered
a marathon race previously. The prize is an ASICS pack
valued at $500 and the Goldies Perpetual Trophy.
RACE GUIDE
CUT OFF POLICY
Cut Off Policy
Each event of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon has an official cut off time in
which participants must complete their race. These cut-off times are enforced
to ensure slower participants do not impede other races and that roads reopen to the public in accordance with event permits.
To ensure participants starting from the back of the field are not
disadvantaged, a start line allowance has been applied to selected races. It is
important to note that the start line allowance is not an extension of the official
cut off time and it remains the participants responsibility to ensure they finish
with a net time within the official cut off time.
Official cut off times, start line allowances and selected locations for
enforcement are detailed below in race specific sections. Course officials
may issue warnings on-course and have the authority to remove participants
from the race at any of the cut-off locations when a participant is behind the
cut off time and their safety or event progress is compromised. The kilometre
pace required to finish within the cut-off time has been listed for each race. All
participants must finish within cut off times to avoid disqualification:
SATURDAY 30 JUNE
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
Gold Coast Hwy & Nerang St
0 km
10mins
6:40am
2. Sundale Bridge
Gold Coast Hwy & Ada Bell Way
2 km
28mins
6:58am
3. Marine Parade
Marine Pde & Central St
8 km
1hr 22mins
7:52am
4. Gold Coast Hwy
Gold Coast Hwy & Stevens St
9 km
1hr 31mins
8:01am
5. Finish
Broadwater Parklands
10 km
1hr 40mins
8:10am
Start Time: 8:00am

Official Cut Off Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Start Line Allowance: 10 mins
Pace: Participants must maintain a 12 min 16 second per kilometre pace or faster
Location
1. Start
2. Marine Pde
Cut Off Point
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
1. Start
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy & Nind St
0 km
20mins
6:20am
2. Runaway Bay
Shopping Centre
Cnr Bayview St & Lae Dr
6 km
1hr 12mins
7:12am
3. South of northern
turn
Cne Esplanade & Bruce Ave
10 km
1hr 46mins
7:46am
4. Runaway Bay
Cnr Bayview St & Jennifer Ave
15 km
2hrs 29mins
8:29am
5. Marine Pde
Cnr Marine Pde & Broad St
18 km
2hrs 54mins
8:54am
6. Finish
21.1 km
3hrs 20mins
9:20am
Start Time: 7:15am

Official Cut Off Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
Start Line Allowance: Not Applicable
Pace: Participants must maintain a 9 min 15 sec per kilometre pace or faster
1. Start
Cut Off Point
Start Time: 6:00am

Official Cut Off Time: 3 hrs
Pace: Participants must maintain an 8 min 30 sec per kilometre pace or faster
Wheelchair Marathon
Start Time: 6:30am

Official Cut Off Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Pace: Participants must maintain a 9 min per kilometre pace or faster
Cut Off Point
SUNDAY 1 JULY
ASICS Half Marathon
Cut Off Point
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
1. Start
0 km
0mins
7:15am
2. Finish
42.2 km
6hrs 30mins
1:45pm
Start Time: 7:20am

Official Cut Off Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
Pace: Participants must maintain a 9 min 15 sec per kilometre pace or faster
Cut Off Point
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
1. Start
0km
10mins
7:30am
2. Nth of Southern Turn
Cnr The Esplanade & Third Ave
15km
2 hrs 29 mins
9:49am
3. Hythe St
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy

& Hythe St
18km
2 hrs 57 mins
10:17am
Distance
Cut Off
Time
Gold Coast Hwy & Nind St
0 km
10 mins
8:10am
4. Hedges Ave
Cnr Hedges Ave & Seashell Ave
20km
3 hrs 15 mins
10:35am
Marine Pde & Robert St
4 km
1hr
9:00am
5. Garfield Terrace
Cnr Garfield Tce & Vista Ave
25km
4 hrs 02 mins
11:22am
3. Gold Coast Hwy
Gold Coast Hwy & North St
5 km
1hr 12mins
9:12am
6. Sundale Bridge
4 hrs 48 mins
12:08pm
5.7 km
1hr 20 mins
9:20am
Cnr Gold Coast Hwy

& Waterways Dr
30km
4. Finish
7. Marine Pde
Cnr Marine Pde & Clark St
35km
5 hrs 34 mins
12:54pm
2km Junior Dash
Start Time: 9:25am

Official Cut Off Time: 20 mins
Start Line Allowance: Not applicable
Pace: Participants must maintain an 10 min per kilometre pace or faster
Cut Off Point
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
1. Start
0 km
0 mins
9:26am
2. Finish
2 km
20 mins
9:45am
4km Junior Dash
Start Time: 9:40am

Official Cut Off Time: 40 mins
Start Line Allowance: Not applicable
Pace: Participants must maintain an 10 min per kilometre pace or faster
Cut Off Point
Location
Distance
Cut Off
Time
1. Start
0 km
0 mins
9:46am
2. Finish
4 km
40 mins
10:20am
10
9. Central St
Cnr Marine Pde & Central St
40 km
6 hrs 20 mins
1:40pm
10. Finish
42.2 km
6 hrs 40 mins
2:00pm
Souvenir Results Liftout
THE WEEK AFTER
The Gold Coast Bulletin will publish a special results liftout with full results,
stories and photos on Monday 2 July. Cover price is $1.00.
Purchase your Photo or Video
The official event photographer Marathon-Photos will endeavour to photograph

and video every participant along the race courses and at the finish line. You
must wear your race number on the front of your shirt for identification. Photos
and videos can be viewed and ordered shortly after the event by following the
links from goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Finisher Certificates
A finisher certificate with your name, placing, gun and net times will be
available to all finishers as a free download from goldcoastmarathon.com.au
after the race.
Webcast Replay
Watch the replay of the webcast at your own leisure at goldcoastmarathon.com.au
RACE GUIDE
GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
Day
Sunday
Start Time
Minimum Age
Cut Off Time
Bib Colour
7:20am
18
6hrs 30mins
Blue
Wheelchair race will start at 7:15am
Start Line
Participants are advised to assemble for the start 20 minutes prior to the race.
Wheelchair participants must start in front of the runners and will be started 5
minutes before the runners. The start area will be divided up into 5 zones for
runners to assemble in. Seeded and priority start runners will be marshalled
at the front of the pack in the first zone. On their race number, seeded runners
will be identified with their name in large print and a small number. Priority
start runners will be identified with a small sticker affixed to their race number
with the letters SP. For the remaining entrants, the starting zone will be
indicated by sticker with letter A, B, C or D on their race number. This will be
based on their predicted finish time on their entry. These start zones will be
signposted accordingly:
37
36
38
35
39
34
35
40
33
Zone
41
32
Goal Time
Seeded & Priority Start

42
31
30
2
1
29
Sub 3:30
3:30 4:00
4:00 4:30
4:30 6:30
If you are not at the start area when the gun is fired, organisers may stop you
from starting the race.
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Pace Runners
Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacers will be provided in the Gold Coast
Airport Marathon to assist participants achieve their time goals. They will be
provided for each 15-minute time between 3hrs and 4hrs 30mins. Public
announcements prior to the race start will advise the pacer locations and each
pacer will be holding a helium balloon high amongst the start crowds for easy
visibility and will wear a Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacer singlet. Each pace
group will have two (A & B) pacers: A Pacer will be positioned at the front of
the pace group and will run to gun time. B Pacer will be positioned at the
rear of the pace group and will run to net time. To join a pace group visit the
Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacers booth at the ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo.
For more information visit patcarrollonline.com
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26
25
7
24
23
22
8
9
10
21
20
11
Pace Group
Balloon Colour
3hrs
Light Blue
3hrs 15mins
Blue
3hrs 30mins
Green
3hrs 45mins
Red
4hrs
Black
4hrs 15mins
Yellow
4hrs 30mins
Orange
Time Splits
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Marathon time splits will be displayed at the 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km,
Halfway (21.1km), 25km, 30km, 35km and 40km points. These times will also
be available live via goldcoastmarathon.com.au
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18
14
17
15
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GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON (CONTINUED)
Aid Stations
Prizemoney (continued)
There is an aid station located every 2.5km along the marathon course. These
will be comprised of 8 stations serving water and 8 stations distributing both
lemon-lime Endura Rehydration Formula and water. These will alternate in that
order from 2.5km until 40km. Endura gels will be provided for runners at the
30km aid station.
Personal Refreshments Seeded & Priority Start Runners ONLY
Seeded - Race numbers 1-100

Priority - Regular race number & priority start identification sticker
Personal refreshments will be distributed to aid stations for seeded and priority
start runners participating in the marathon only. Personal refreshments will
be available at the 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km and 40km
aid stations. Personal refreshments will be arranged in race number sequence
across the first two tables of the aid station in the following layout:
Wheelchair Marathon
$2,500 is provided to Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association for
distribution to category winners.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All prizemoney is in Australian dollars (AUD)
Men and women receive equal prizemoney for all events
All prizemoney and bonuses are subject to a deduction of Australian
withholding tax for those who are not an Australian resident
Championships
IAAF Oceania Area Marathon Championships
Queensland Marathon Championships
First Table
Australian Defence Marathon Championships
i) Male Seeded Start Runners (bibs 1-50) front of the table.
Australian Masters Athletics Marathon Championships
ii) Male Priority Start Runners - back of the table.
Queensland Masters Athletics Marathon Championships
Second Table
Australian Open Running Club Championships
i) Female Seeded Start Runners (bibs 51-100) - front of the table.

ii) Female Priority Start Runners - back of the table.
Refreshments must be delivered to the Personal Refreshment expo booth located
within the ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo between 9:00am and 3:00pm on Saturday
30 June. Runners must collect their race number prior to delivering their personal
refreshments. All refreshments must be marked with the following information:
Runners name
Runners 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.
Self-Service
The last table of the 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km and 40km aid stations will be
a self-service table with Band Aids, vaseline and sports tape to assist runners
with blisters, small cuts and chafing.
Prizemoney
Age Groups
Marathon: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, five year age categories thereafter up to 90+.
Age group winners in the marathon will receive a trophy and an ASICS bag
which will be mailed out after the event.
Finishers
Every finisher will receive a commemorative finishers medal and finishers shirt.
Fastest Debut Marathoner from the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon annually rewards the fastest debut marathon
runner from the Gold Coast in 2012, adding another name to the Goldies
Perpetual Trophy. The winner will be the runner that records the fastest debut
marathon performance relative to the mens (2:10:01) and womens (2:29:29)
race records. The winner must be a Gold Coast resident at 1 July 2012 within
the City of Gold Coast boundaries and must not have entered a marathon
race previously. The prize is an ASICS pack valued at $500 and the Goldies
Perpetual Trophy.
Medal Presentations
Overall
Main Stage - Sunday 1 July
1st $10,000
10:55am
Wheelchair Marathon presentations
2nd $5,000
11:00am
Gold Coast Airport Marathon presentations
3rd $3,000
11:20am
IAAF Oceania Area Marathon Championships presentations
4th $2,000
11:30am
Queensland Marathon Championships presentations
5th $1,000
Time Bonuses
$20,000 if the winner breaks the Australian Allcomers Record 2:09:18
(men) and 2:23:14 (women)
$5,000 if the winner breaks the Race Record 2:10:01 (men) and 2:29:29
(women)
$2,000 if 2nd through to 5th place finish under the Race Record - 2:10:01
(men) and 2:29:29 (women)
$1,000 if 1st - 5th place finishes under 2:12:00 (men) and 2:32:00 (women)
PLEASE NOTE: Time Bonus prizemoney is not cumulative i.e. if a runner
breaks the Australian Allcomers Record, they are eligible only for the $10,000
winners prizemoney plus $20,000 time bonus (not Race Record as well).
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RACE GUIDE
ASICS HALF MARATHON

Day
Sunday
Start Time
Minimum Age
Cut Off Time
Bib Colour
6:00am
15
3hrs
Red
Start Line
Participants are advised to assemble at the start 20 minutes prior to the race.
The start area will be divided into 5 zones for runners to assemble. Seeded
and priority start runners will be marshalled at the front of the pack in the first
zone. On their race number, seeded runners will be identified with their name
in large print and a small number. Priority start runners will be identified with a
small sticker affixed to their race number with the letters SP. For the remaining
entrants, the starting zone will be indicated by sticker and letter A, B, C or D on
their race number. This will be based on their predicted finish time on their entry.
These start zones will be signposted accordingly:
11
10
12
9
8
13
14
Zone
Goal Time
6
15
5
16
19
17
1:45 2:00
2:00 2:15
2:15 3:00
Pace Runners
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Sub 1:45
18
20
21
Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacers will assist participants achieve their time
goals in the ASICS Half Marathon. Pacers will be provided for 1hr 24mins
and then each 10-minute time between 1hr 30mins and 2hrs 20mins. Public
announcements prior to the race start will advise the pacer locations and each
pacer will be holding a helium balloon high amongst the start crowds for easy
visibility and will wear a Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacer singlet. Each pace
group will have two (A & B) pacers: A Pacer will be positioned at the front of
the pace group and will run to gun time. B Pacer will be positioned at the
rear of the pace group and will run to net time. To join a pace group visit the
Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacer booth at the ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo. For
more information visit patcarrollonline.com
Pace Group
Balloon Colour
1hr 24mins
Light Blue
1hr 30mins
Blue
1hr 40mins
Green
1hr 50mins
Red
2hrs
Black
2hrs 10mins
Yellow
2hrs 20mins
Orange
Aid Stations
There are eight aid stations on the ASICS Half Marathon course comprising
of four stations serving water (2.5km, 7km, 11.5km, 17km) and four stations
distributing both lemon-lime Endura Rehydration Formula and water (4km,
9.5km, 14.5km, 20km).
RACE GUIDE
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ASICS HALF MARATHON (CONTINUED)
Self-Service
The last table of the 4km and 20km aid stations will be a self-service table
with Band Aids, vaseline and sports tape to assist runners with blisters, small
cuts and chafing.
Prizemoney
Overall
1st $3,000
2nd $2,000
3rd $1,000
Time Bonuses
$2,000 if the winner breaks the Race Record 1:01:16 (men) and 1:09:00
(women)
Championships
IAAF Oceania Area Half Marathon Championships
Age Groups
Half Marathon: 15-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, five year age categories
thereafter up to 90+.
Age group winners in the ASICS Half Marathon will receive a trophy and an
ASICS bag which will be mailed out after the event.
Finishers
Medal Presentations
Main Stage Sunday 1 July
8:20am
IAAF Oceania Area Half Marathon Championships presentations
8:30am
ASICS Half Marathon presentations
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RACE GUIDE
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY 10KM RUN

Day
Start Time
Minimum Age
Cut Off Time
Bib Colour
6:30am
12
1hr 30mins
Yellow
Saturday
Start Line
Participants are advised to assemble at the start 20 minutes prior to the race.
The start area will be divided into 5 zones for runners to assemble. Seeded
and priority start runners will be marshalled at the front of the pack in the first
zone. On their race number, seeded runners will be identified with their name
in large print and a small number . Priority start runners will be identified with a
small sticker affixed to their race number with the letters SP. For the remaining
entrants, the starting zone will be indicated by sticker and letter A, B, C or D on
their race number. This will be based on their predicted finish time on their entry.
These start zones will be signposted accordingly.
Zone
Goal Time
Sub 0:50
0:50 1:00
1:00 1:10
1:10 1:30
Aid Stations
There are three aid stations along the Southern Cross University 10km Run
course comprising of two stations serving water (2.5km and 8km) and one station
distributing both lemon-lime Endura Rehydration Formula and water (5.5km).
Prizemoney
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Overall
1st $1,000
2nd $750
3
1
2
3rd $500
Time Bonuses
$1,000 if the winner breaks the Race Record 28:53 (men) and 33:26 (women)
Age Groups
10km Run: 12-14, 15-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, five year age
categories thereafter up to 90+
Age group winners in the Southern Cross University 10km Run will receive a
trophy, gift from Southern Cross University and a 12-month subscription to Run
For Your Life magazine, which will be mailed out after the event.
Finishers
Championships
Medal Presentations
Main Stage Saturday 30 June
8:50am
Southern Cross University 10km Run presentations
RACE GUIDE
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QUEENSLAND HEALTH CHALLENGE (5.7KM)

Day
Saturday
Start Time
Minimum Age
Cut Off Time
Bib Colour
8:00am
0*
1hr 10mins
Orange
* There is no minimum age for the Queensland Health Challenge. However all
entrants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (who
is also entered) for the entire duration of the race and the accompanying adult
takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant under 12.
Start Line
Participants are advised to assemble at the start 20 minutes prior to the
race. The start area will be divided into 3 zones for participants to assemble.
Participants will have a sticker and letter A, B or C on their race number showing
which zone they have been allocated. This will be based on their predicted finish
time on their entry. These start zones will be signposted accordingly:
Queensland Health Challenge
Goal Time
Sub 0:35
0:35 0:50
0:50 1:10
If you are not at the start area when the gun is fired, organisers may stop
you from starting the race. Prams are permitted in the Queensland Health
Challenge but must start at the back of the field. An entry form must be
completed for the child and submitted together with the entry of the person
pushing the pram (prior to the close of entries on Friday 29 June) however
there is no charge for the child. If parents would like the child to receive the
participant rewards then they must pay the entry fee.
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WHITING
Zone
ST
2
4
Aid Station
1
5
There will be two aid stations along the Queensland Health Challenge course
comprising of one station distributing both lemon-lime Endura Rehydration
Formula and water (2km) and one station serving water only (4km).
Finisher Rewards
As the Queensland Health Challenge is a participation event, no prizes are
awarded. All entrants in the event will receive a participants shirt to wear during
the race and each finisher will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
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RACE GUIDE
DREAMWORLD 4KM AND 2KM JUNIOR DASH

Race
Day
Start Time
Age Range
Bib Colour
2km
Saturday
9:25am
5 to 10 years
Purple
4km
Saturday
9:40am
5 to 14 years
Green
Start Line
Participants are advised to assemble behind the start line 20 minutes prior to
their race. For the 2km race only, a parent/guardian is permitted to accompany
their child for free. The parent/guardian must complete an entry form and
submit at the Registration Centre by Friday 29 June, and will then be provided
with an identification pass to allow them to start. The start area will be divided
into 2 zones for participants to assemble in:
4km Junior Dash

2km Junior Dash
Zone
Goal Time
Runners
Runners with accompanying parent/guardian
Rewards
All entrants in the Dreamworld Junior Dash will receive a participants cap and
each finisher will receive a commemorative finishers medal. Age category
winners will receive a trophy and a gift from Dreamworld which will be mailed
out after the event.
Age Categories
2km Junior Dash: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10

4km Junior Dash: 5-10, 11-12, 13-14
Presentations
3
1
Main Stage Saturday 30 June

4
10:20am
Dreamworld 2km Junior Dash presentations
10:30am
Dreamworld 4km Junior Dash presentations
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ASICS SPORT & LEISURE EXPO
ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo

Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive,
Broadbeach
Thursday 28 June: 4pm 8pm
Friday 29 June: 10am 9pm
Saturday 30 June: 9am 5pm
Free admission
The ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo is a popular event as part of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon festivities and
is free for the general public to attend. Situated at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Expo
Hall is next to Gold Coast Airport Marathons Registration Centre. Be sure to leave plenty of time to check out
the great range of sports apparel, nutrition and equipment; tourist, leisure and adventure activities; running
and sporting events; and, health products and services.
List of Exhibitors
EXHIBITOR
BOOTH
EXHIBITOR
ASICS
ASICS
Garmin
30
113
BOOTH
2XU
Get Active Gold Coast
Absolute Footcare
63
Gold Coast Airport
Active Stride
27
GU Energy
38
Adidas Auckland Marathon
51
Healthwise Active Travel
71
alkaWay
66
HiDow Australia
84
Allez Sport Mooloolaba
23
intraining Running Centre
Bay Audio
86
Kobe Marathon
52
Blackmores Sydney
Running Festival
Kings & Crown Currency

Exchange
48
Bondi Band
67
KT Tape
54
Born To Run
83
Marathon Photos
103
Nathan Performance Gear
37
Neo-G Aust / Trion:Z
68
NordicTrack
24
Cancer Council
Queensland
Elite Athlete Refreshments
Drop Off
118
73
2, 102
Ellebie Active Wear
98
Endura Sports Nutrition
11
Fisiocrem
Fly Active
42
PatCarrollOnline.com
Pace Group Registration
Pan Pacific Masters
Games 2012
Park2Park / Discover
Ipswich
Body Brilliant
40
Perth City to Surf
45
Body Glide
32
Polar Heart Rate Monitors
74
18
111
7
39
EXHIBITOR
PowerBar
R4YL Magazine
Rocket Science Sports/
XOSIZE
Rocktape
Rockwear
Runner's World Magazine
7 Sunshine Coast Marathon
Skins
Sixty4 Sports Bras
Skins
Skirt Sports
Soleus Running Watches
SPIbelt
Posture Health
The Run Inn
The Running Shop
Burleigh Heads
Sport & Leadership
Excellence Centre
Sporty Girls Gear
Team Health
Travelling Fit
Tri Hamilton Island
Women's Running
Magazine
BOOTH
75
69
18
61
59
10
1
46
22
46
32
62
32
57
20, 41
15
49
43
100
87
31
70
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ASICS SPORT & LEISURE EXPO (CONTINUED)
Expo Stage Presentations

Thursday 28 June
5:00pm
Running round the world with Travelling Fit & The

Partnerunning Show Live
6:00pm
Event Overview: Perth City to Surf
Friday 29 June
10:30am
Skirt Sports Fashion Showcase & How to carry stuff

on your run! With SpiBelt & Armpocket
11:30am
Minimalist Running: Dr Daniel Green
1:00pm
Media Conference for the Gold Coast Airport

Marathon
3:00pm

4:00pm

6:00pm
Saturday 30 June
10:00am

10:30am

11:30am
ELLEBIE Sportswear Showcase
12:00pm
Minimalist Running: Dr Daniel Green
1:00pm
2:30pm

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COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Coast
Gold 14km
t
Airpor
MERMAID
BEACH
BROADBEACH
MAIN
BEACH
Sovereign Island
RACE PRECINCT
SOUTHPORT
HIGH ST (FE RR Y RD)
ST
SMITH
ST
ENS
STEV
Gold Coast Convention &

Exhibition Centre
REGISTRATION CENTRE

ASICS Half Marathon
BUNDALL
BROADBEACH
WATERS
RD
RUNAWAY
BAY
PARADISE
POINT
A NE
ISB
BR
LABRADOR
ERANG RD
T-N
OR
HP
UT
SO
36.8km
CH
RIS
TIN
EA
V
SURFERS
PARADISE
BURLEIGH
HEADS
15.6km
AST HWY
GOLD CO
THE SPIT
The Broadwater
MIAMI
M
SH
ORE RD

Dreamworld Junior Dash (4km)
Dreamworld Junior Dash (2km)
Entertainment
Spectators
Public Travel Advice
If youre not running but want to cheer on the runners, there are some great
locations around the course to watch, cheer and support. The Broadwater
Parklands in Southport is the location to watch the start, the finish and all the
runners stream along Marine Parade. Here is a guide to some good spectating
locations around the course.
For the safe conduct of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, several Gold Coast
roads will be closed over the weekend. These closures will affect roads close
to the beach and Broadwater in suburbs from Paradise Point in the north to
Burleigh Heads in the south. Police will be on duty during the event to direct
traffic, while road marshals will assist with traffic flow into and out of minor
roads. The safety of participants is of paramount importance and police and
road marshals will restrict vehicles crossing until it is deemed safe. If you
live in a suburb affected by road closures or need to access affected suburbs
during the event, please consider these travel tips:
On Course Entertainment
One of the many great features of the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is the
entertainment that lines the course adding to the experience of the runners
and the festival atmosphere. Here are some suggested locations to enjoy the
entertainment and support the runners on Sunday 1 July:
Add additional time to your journey in anticipation of delays.
Location
Performer
Time
Ryder Park, Biggera Waters

(Lands End Bridge)
If you live on-course, alert a road marshal of your intention to travel as

early as possible (road marshals will assist motorists get to a destination as
quickly and safely as possible).
Motivators
10:30am - 1pm
Avoid using the Gold Coast Highway and Marine Parade in Southport.
Harley Park, Labrador

(Charis Seafood)
DJ
7am-1pm
Use Ferry Road and Bundall Road when travelling north and south to, from
or through Southport.
Leonard Fox Park, Labrador

(near Central St)
Dixie Duo
7am-1:30pm
Use High Street and Scarborough Street to access parking in Southport.
Frank St, Labrador

(Cavs Steakhouse)
Az it is
9am-12:30pm
Use Olsen Avenue and Oxley Drive to enter or exit Labrador, Runaway Bay
and Paradise Point.
Carey Park, Southport
Cheerleaders
9am-12pm
When trying to access or exit areas east of Frank Street in Labrador, use the
Broad Street intersection which will be under police direction.
Proud Park, Main Beach

(near Sundale Bridge)
Funky Drummers 9am-12pm
Use Tedder Avenue as the Main Beach thoroughfare to get to The Spit on
Sunday 1 July (follow police directions).
Narrowneck, Surfers Paradise
Zambia Congo
9am-11:30am
Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
JAM Duo
7:45am-11am
Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club
Memphis Moovers 7:45am-11am
If coming from Brisbane or the north along the Pacific Motorway (M1), use
an exit south of Smith Street to access Surfers Paradise or any suburbs
further south.
Cnr Hedges Ave & Montana Ave,

Mermaid Beach
Hot JazznKings
7:30am
10:30am
Nobby Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Jahbutu
8am10:30am
Avoid Queen Street in Southport.
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club Jingles
8am9:45am
Burleigh Heads Hotel
8am9:45am
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Jazz Kings
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SATURDAY 30 JUNE
ROAD CLOSURES
CLOSED
OPEN
Labrador
Southport
Marine Pde: Frank St to North St
3:30am
2:30pm
Marine Parade: Clark St to Brisbane Rd
3:30am
11:00am
North St: (eastbound lanes) High St to Gold Coast Hwy
3:30am
2:30pm
Brisbane Rd: (eastbound lanes) Turpin Rd to

Marine Pde
3:30am
11:00am
Marine Pde: North St to Ada Bell Way
3:30am
2:30pm
Marine Pde: Brisbane Rd to Broad St
3:30am
11:00am
Gold Coast Hwy: (southbound lanes) Ada Bell Way to

Waterways Dr
3:30am
2:30pm
Frank St
3:30am
11:00am
Gold Coast Hwy: Southport Bridge Full Closure
7:10am
7:35am
Marine Pde: Broad St to Frank St
3:30am
11:00am
Main Beach
Central St: Frank St to Marine Pde
3:30am
11:00am
Waterways Dr: Gold Coast Hwy to MacArthur Pde
3:30am
2:30pm
Main Beach Pde: Waterways Drv to MacArthur

Pde
3:30am
2:30pm
Main Beach Pde: MacArthur Pde to Ferny Ave
3:30am
2:30pm
Southport
Marine Pde: Frank St to North St
3:30am
11:00am
North St: (eastbound lanes) High St to Gold Coast

Hwy
3:30am
11:00am
Surfers Paradise
Marine Pde: North St to Ada Bell Way
3:30am
11:00am
Esplanade : Ferny Ave to Clifford St
3:30am
12:00pm
Queen St: (eastbound lanes) Scarborough St to Gold

Coast Hwy
3:30am
11:00am
Northcliffe Tce: Clifford St to Fern St
3:30am
12:00pm
Gold Coast Hwy: Southport Bridge Full Closure
6:00am
7:30am
Old Burleigh Rd: Fern St to First Ave
3:30am
12:00pm
Broadbeach Blvd: First Ave to Queensland Ave
3:30am
12:00pm
Old Burleigh Rd: Queensland Ave to Alexandra Ave
3:30am
12:00pm
3:30am
12:00pm
Albatross Ave: Seashell Ave to Chairlift Ave
3:30am
12:00pm
Marine Pde: Chairlift Ave to Hythe St
3:30am
12:00pm
Hythe St: Marine Pde to Gold Coast Hwy
3:30am
12:00pm
Gold Coast Hwy: Hythe St to Kratzmann Ave
3:30am
11:00am
Kelly Ave: Gold Coast Hwy to The Esplanade
3:30am
11:00am
Brakes St
3:30am
11:00am
Kratzmann Ave: The Esplanade to Gold Coast Hwy
3:30am
11:00am
The Esplanade: Kelly Ave to Gold Coast Hwy
3:30am
11:00am
Broadbeach
Main Beach
Gold Coast Hwy: Ada Bell Way to Tedder Ave
SUNDAY 1 JULY
6:00am
7:30am
CLOSED
OPEN
Mermaid Beach
Paradise Point
The Esplanade: Donald Ave to Falkinder Ave
3:30am
9:00am
Bayview St: Falkinder Ave to Matthew Flinders Dr
3:30am
9:00am
Hollywell
Bayview St: Matthew Flinders Dr to Holly Ave
3:30am
9:00am
Runaway Bay
Bayview St: Holly Ave to Lae Dr
3:30am
9:00am
Lae Dr: Bayview St to Morala Dr
3:30am
9:00am
Bayview St: Lae Dr to Jennifer Ave
3:30am
9:00am
Bayview St: Jennifer Ave to Ocean St
3:30am
2:30pm
Biggera Waters
Marine Pde: Ocean St to Brisbane Rd
3:30am
2:30pm
Brisbane Rd: (eastbound lanes) Turpin Rd to

Marine
3:30am
2:30pm
Marine Pde: Brisbane Rd to Broad St
3:30am
2:30pm
Frank St
3:30am
2:30pm
Marine Pde: Broad St to Frank St
3:30am
2:30pm
Hedges Ave: Alexandra Ave to Seashell Ave

Miami
Burleigh Heads
Labrador
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RACE DAY CHECKLIST
Remind yourself of your race start time and plan to arrive at the Race
Precinct one hour before your race starts.
Plan how you are travelling to the Race Precinct allowing adequate time to
warm up and assemble in your start zone before your race.
Have some light breakfast before you leave for the Race Precinct. Have
some water to stay hydrated.
Make sure you are wearing the clothing that you had planned to wear and
are used to wearing during runs.
Emergency contact information is written on the back of your race number.
Race number is pinned to the front of your running shirt / singlet.
Tear-off tag from race number is attached to your bag to leave at Left
Luggage.
Wear an old jumper that you are happy to donate to charity to keep warm
before the race.
Arrange with your support crew where to meet after your race. We have
allocated meeting points on the Race Precinct map on page 6.
Know which start zone you need to assemble in at the start line.
Go to the toilet before you leave for the Race Precinct.
Take some water with you to the Race Precinct to sip on to stay hydrated
before your race start.
Reflect on all the training and preparation you have done to get you to this
point and remember why you are running.
Run and have fun.
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30 JUNE - 1 JULY 2012

MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN 5.7KM CHALLENGE JUNIOR DASH

THE 34th gold coast airport marathon

BEFORE RACE DAY

Race Start Times

Southern Cross University 10km Run

Queensland Health Challenge (5.7km)

Dreamworld 2km Junior Dash

Dreamworld 4km Junior Dash

ASICS Half Marathon

Gold Coast Airport Marathon

Registration & Race Number Collection

Suncorp Piazza, South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane

ASICS Sport & Leisure Expo

AirAsia Legends Lunch

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Gold Coast Bulletin will feature a complimentary

ASICS Run With Me

Run Gold Coast

The official program of the 34th Gold Coast Airport Marathon

ASICS Run With Me gives both runners and their friends

34TH GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON

MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN 5.7KM CHALLENGE JUNIOR DASH

GETTING TO THE START LINE

Where is the Race Precinct?

ST to access the Race Precinct

The best location to be dropped off by car is on Scarborough Street, either

Australia Fair Shopping Centre

0-3 hours free

Mal Burke Car Park, Hicks Street

$1.20 per hour

$1.00 per hour

Athol Patterson, Suter Street

$1.00 per hour

Carey Park, Marine Parade

$1.00 per hour after 9am

Fees apply after 3 hours

Via Charter Coach

Use High Street and Scarborough Street to access parking in Southport.

Via Shuttle Bus

THE 34th gold coast airport marathon

SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE - SUNDAY 1 JULY

FROM SOUTHERN ZONE

TO THE START LINE

SURFERS PARADISE TO SOUTHPORT

Surfers Paradise Appel Park, Ferny Ave

Ferny Ave & Ocean Ave

Southport Mall - Scarborough St

BROADBEACH TO SOUTHPORT VIA SURFERS PARADISE

GC Convention Centre, GC Hwy

Gold Coast Highway & Cannes Ave

4:56 Service operates 6:05

Surfers Paradise Appel Park, Ferny Ave

Ferny Ave & Ocean Ave

Southport Mall - Scarborough St

BROADBEACH TO SOUTHPORT VIA SURFERS PARADISE (CONTINUED)

GC Convention Centre, GC Hwy

Gold Coast Highway & Cannes Ave

Surfers Paradise Appel Park, Ferny Ave

Ferny Ave & Ocean Ave

Southport Mall - Scarborough St

Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre

Hollywell Rd & Brisbane Rd