Stars including Casey Barnes and Luke and Ashley Bradnam among Gold Coast Marathon runners

IT was a star-studded starting line at the Gold Coast Marathon as well-known identities had their happy feet on for the 37th annual event.

IT was a star-studded starting line at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon as well-known identities had their happy feet on for the 37th annual event.

Football stars, ironwomen, media personalities and musicians took the day off and put their legs to the test in the long 42km haul.

EVERY RUNNER’S RESULT IN THE GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON

Radio veterans and brothers-in-arms, Luke and Ashley Bradnam, ran across the line just short of five hours.

Luke and Ashley Bradnam in action. Picture: Scott Fletcher

It was the first time Ash had been seen in public since he was suspended from his job at Brisbane’s Nova 106.9 in May after being caught drink-driving for the second time.

His brother, 102.9 Hot Tomato presenter Luke, did all the talking as they crossed arm in arm.

HALF AND FULL MARATHON ACTION

“I’m blaming him and he’s blaming me (for being slow),” Luke said. “I love this marathon – it’s a fantastic race and even better because I got to do it with my brother.”

Singer Casey Barnes at the finish line of the marathon. Picture: Jerad Williams

Former Australian Idol contestant and Kingscliff singer Casey Barnes was feeling worse for wear as he finished a 4hr 29min slog.

Beers and a big feed were surprisingly the last things on his mind. “I’m going to go home, get the Epsom salts out and have a bath,” he said.

“I’m not feeling too good, so I will look forward to that tonight, that’s for sure.”

Steve Moneghetti dutring the marathon. Picture: Jerad Williams

10KM AND 5.7KM ACTION

2KM & 4KM KIDS DASH

Bondi Rescue’s Andrew Reid made waves on dry land, managing a sweet 3:06 time.

The lifeguard, who keeps busy monitoring the most crowded beach in Australia, said he’d seen cruisier days.

“It’s definitely easier patrolling the beaches,” the Channel 10 talent said.

Ironwoman Courtney Hancock, former rugby league player Mat Rogers, former cricketer Adam Gilchrist and long-distance runner Steve Moneghetti were also among the marathon madness.

Ironwoman Courtney Hancock in the ASICS half marathon. Picture: Jerad Williams