The marathon is four flat laps of the Cairns Esplanade and nearby streets, so you pass the same spectators several times. It starts before sunrise and is timed so the field is back on the Esplanade as the sun comes up over the water. The course is AIMS certified and counts as a Boston qualifier. The shorter events use the same waterfront from Fogarty Park to the lagoon.
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