2018 was massive for the running industry and since it's coming to the end of the year we thought we would take a look back at some of the most amazing moments from Marathons all over the world.
1 - After a pedestrian first half,…
Looking for your next 'must see/do' event in Melbourne this November? The Melbourne Marathon team have put together a list of the top 6 events that you can't miss this month!
We've looked at all industries; music, arts, running, culinary & sport to compile the…
Summer is a great time to run, but the heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your running pace.
The warmer the weather, the more challenging it becomes to adequately cool your body. Heart rates are higher and breathing is more rapid than your normal…
THE NUMBERS
Medibank Marathon numbers jumped back up with more than 7000 entrants and 6373 finishers – our largest tally since 2014 and we were again the largest marathon in Australia this year.
The Sri Lankan Airlines half marathon sold out and we finished with a…
SINEAD DIVER SETS NEW RECORD AT THE BIGGEST MEDIBANK MELBOURNE MARATHON IN FESTIVAL HISTORY
Irish Australian Sinead Diver has set a new course record at the Medibank Melbourne Marathon, with a time of 2:25:19 – making her the fastest woman on the course and the…
To celebrate the 2018 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival our official airline partner SriLankan Airlines is giving you the chance to WIN the trip of a lifetime!
Return flights for 2 from Melbourne to Colombo, Sri Lanka including transfers & 3 nights’ accommodation in a…
Tune into our special Facebook Live session with our panel of experts on Tuesday, 18 September at 7:30PM.
Ask your questions live, win prizes & get ready for the #melbmara countdown!
Hear from Olympic Winner Steve Moneghetti on his top training tips & amazing stories.
Brodie Harper on…
The best bit about homemade protein bars? You have complete control over what’s in them. Which means? You can up their nutritional ante with the addition of super-charged ingredients such as antioxidant-rich berries, power-packed spices and natural sweeteners. Ultimately, they become almost guilt-free.
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Even the most experienced runners in the world can be nervous leading up to an event. These handy hints can reduce your race day nerves so you can enjoy the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival.
The following tips will help you, whether you are running the…
Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) is once again excited to be the official charity of the 2018 Medibank Melbourne Marathon.
Focusing on early intervention, CPEC is a world leading centre providing essential therapy and equipment for children with cerebral palsy (and similar conditions) to live…
Winter is almost over, and the countdown to this year’s festival is well and truly underway.
It's time to rise to the challenge & beat the #melbmara price rise!
Make sure you sign up before 21 August to join the majority of our runners & save…
While your legs power you forward and handle the ground impact, it’s important to remember your upper body. When you start to tire, upper body posture is often the first thing to go. You start to slouch, which restricts your breathing and cuts down…