2014 Commonwealth Games Marathon Course 2014 Commonwealth Games Marathon Course The 2014 Commonwealth Games Marathon Course is the route around Glasgow city that will be used for both the women's and men's marathons in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The route was revealed by the games' organising committee on Friday 7 February 2014. The races will each make two laps of the course, which starts and finishes at Glasgow Green in the very centre of the city, and will run for 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km). The route will pass many of Glasgow's best known landmarks, and provide free spectator access to watch the
2018 Commonwealth Games that study is now well advanced." On 15 March 2010, it was announced that the Queensland Government will provide initial funding of A$11 million for the 2018 Commonwealth Games bid. The Premier of Queensland has indicated the Government's support for the bid to the Australian Commonwealth Games Association. On 31 March 2010, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association officially launched the bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In October 2011, Gold Coast City Mayor Ron Clarke stated that the games would provide a strong legacy for the city after the games have ended. On 31 March 2010, a surprise bid