Ambulant runners compete in the same manner as non-disabled runners.
Wheelchair road racing is a popular long distance road event and continues to grow since a wheelchair athlete first entered the Boston Marathon in 1975. Generally wheelchair competition is run in conjunction with non-disabled foot races but athletes compete in a separate wheelchair division against other wheelchair athletes. Wheelchair divisions are regularly organised in small community sponsored races throughout Queensland. Competitions State Half Marathon and Marathon Road Racing Championships - Gold Coast Marathon . Costs Prices can vary for equipment ie.