Gold Coast Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, crosswind challenge
Runners will face a temperature range from 56°F at the start to a high of 68°F later in the race, with average humidity at 72%. A consistent crosswind at 11 mph will add difficulty, particularly on exposed sections of the gently rolling course. Runners should consider pacing conservatively in the early miles and maintain hydration to counteract the humidity.
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Race Info
The Gold Coast Marathon is an annual road marathon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, first held in 1979. Marketed as "Australia's premier road race", the marathon is the only race in Australia to hold World Athletics Label status. The marathon is held on the first Sunday of July each year, with other races held the day before. Wikipedia