Gold Coast Marathon

I'm toying with the idea of going for Gold Coast Marathon in July (06-07-08). The entries will only open in April but I am thinking of booking tickets to Gold Coast in advance. If I book the tickets now from Virgin Blue, it would cost $ 180/person.

I am thinking that my PIL would be interested to go too, but my husband told me that there is a possibility that they would not be ready to move to Sydney by then. Still, I persuaded my husband to book the flights to Gold Coast for 2 of us first :P and buy for them later.

As for hotel, I read from SG Runners forum that July is low season for Gold Coast so I hope we can book for the hotel later.

Hmm... still thinking if we should book the air tickets now :)