The Coates Hire Coolangatta Gold is one of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports. What began as the central theme for a motion picture 30 years ago has now commanded a place on Australia’s calendar of prestigious sporting events. The iconic event will return to the Gold Coast in 2015 over the weekend of October 10 and 11. It is open to the public and consists of a 33.6 km Short Course and a 41.8 km Long Course race. The multi-disciplinary course combines swimming, running, board paddling and surf skiing. Witness the individuals and teams push themselves in their journey to come in first place.