The 2008 Coolangatta Gold
THE Coolangatta Gold is one of the most grueling physical events on the planet and it is now run annually on the beaches of the Gold Coast in Australia. At 46.65km it is the longest surf ironman race in the world.
Each year the event continues to grow in popularity with hundreds of competitors taking part in individual and team events from Australia, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, France, Britain and the US.
Format f0r the 2008 Event:
Leg |
Discipline |
Route |
Distance |
1 |
Surfski |
Surfers Paradise to Greenmount SLSC |
23.km |
2 |
Run |
Greenmount SLSC to Coolangatta SLSC |
0.65 km |
3 |
Swim |
Coolangatta SLSC to Bilinga SLSC |
3.50 km |
4 |
Run |
Bilinga SLSC to Currumbin SLSC |
4.00 km |
5 |
Board |
Currumbin SLSC to Burleigh Heads SLSC |
5.50 km |
6 |
Run |
Burleigh Heads SLSC to Surfers Paradise |
10.00 km |
Total 46.65 km |
Front page of the local paper a few days before the 2008 event!!
Le Mans style start at Surfers Paradise
23km Surfski leg from Surfers Paradise to Greenmount
Finishing the 5.5km board leg at Burleigh Heads
Being reminded I still have a 10km beach run to Surfers Paradise remaining (Surfers Paradise pictured in the distance)
Taking off on the final 10km beach run leg
Crossing the finish line at Surfers Paradise