Blessed with year-round sunshine and a mild winter, Queensland is Where Australia Shines! For runners looking for a cool respite, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon (GCAM) in July offers a refreshing break from the tropical heat and your best chance for a personal best!
Why Run Gold Coast?
Flat scenic course for a personal best.
Run relaxed in cool weather with temperature ranging 10 to 20°C.
Run having fun with spectators cheering, bands playing and sun shining.
RUN GOLD COAST Travel Package
Special 5Day/3Night & 7Day/5Night RUN GOLD COAST travel packages from Scenic Travel are available for booking now!
OPERATION KOOKABURRA 2013
Tourism Queensland, in partnership with Team FatBird is pleased to present OPERATION KOOKABURRA 2013, a marathon training program designed to prepare runners to compete & complete the 2013 Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Training will begin in April 2013 for successful applicants.
Click HERE for Training Dates/Schedules for your planning purposes.
Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions.
OPERATION KOOKABURRA - Structured Half & Full Marathon Training Package price of $100 inclusive of:
1. 12-week Team FatBird Flight-ZonesTM Marathon Training Program incorporating the GCAM training guidelines and tailored to our trainees’ requirements
1. 12-week Team FatBird Flight-ZonesTM Marathon Training Program incorporating the GCAM training guidelines and tailored to our trainees’ requirements
..........• Two levels of training - beginners and experienced runners
..........• Heart-Rate & Pace Training sessions.
..........• Heart-Rate & Pace Training sessions.
..........• Experienced Pacers & Guides leading and guiding the runs
..........• Information and tips on Managing & Preventing Running Injuries,
............Running Performance, Sports Nutrition.
2. 6 Weekend Group Long Runs
3. Weekly (Thursday) Tempo Runs
4. Isotonic Drinks/Refreshments after long runs.
3. Weekly (Thursday) Tempo Runs
4. Isotonic Drinks/Refreshments after long runs.
5. A "RUN GOLD COAST" finisher top FOC to trainees who meet minimum attendance requirements (3 weekend sessions)
6. Special discounts on Running Apparel and Compression Products
7. eCertificates/Awards of completion/achievement.
Runners have been taking advantage of the specialised marathon training prepared by Team Fatbird - Operation Kookaburra is based on Team FatBird's in-house fitness system and complemented with aspects of the Official Gold Coast Marathon Training Program.
For a glimpse of what to expect with Kookaburra Training, we had a Lead Up Run in January 2013 - Check out the photos & video HERE:
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