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BEER GARDEN • FOOD TRUCKS • LIVE MUSIC • BIG SCREEN + MORE We're excited to introduce our new entertainment precinct at the Melbourne Marathon Festival. The Village is your destination for food, drinks, live music & more. The Village opens Sunday…

Event day nutrition tips

News3 October 2019

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My number one rule when it comes to running event days - don’t try anything new! That goes for what you do before and during. Eating 1-2 hours before your run is best as this gives time for your body to digest and…

Cheer on your city at the MCG!

2019 event News2 October 2019

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On Sunday 13 October, over 35,000 runners will take to the streets for the 2019 Melbourne Marathon Festival. Runners will be tackling an array of distances from our 3km walk, to the ASICS 10km Run and the Full Marathon. Come cheer on your city…

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #1

News2 October 2019

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 2013 at No.1 LISTEN: PODCAST EPISODE WITH LISA WEIGHTMAN, TIM CROSBIE & CHRIS MUIRDEN: The Year: 2013 The Winners: Dominic Ondoro (Ken) 2:10.47,…

30 September 2019

Marathon Tips from Osteo Laura Pearce

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It is no secret that running a marathon places a huge amount of strain on our bodies. Training, preparing and listening to your body is key in ensuring you get to the end of your 42km in one piece - mentally and physically! We…

24 September 2019

Nutrition and Running – What you need to know

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Navigating the dos and don’ts of nutrition can be difficult. Now add in considerations like exercise and fuelling for endurance events and you have yourself a puzzle. When in doubt? Ask the experts! Emily Commerford is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist and a keen…

23 September 2019

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #3

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 1982 at No.3 The Year: 1982 The Winners: Bill Rodgers (US) 2:11.08 Sue King (US) 2:37.57 The Race Race director Ted Paulin struck gold in…

13 September 2019

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #4

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 2007 at No.4 The Year: 2007 The Winners: Rowan Walker (ACT) 2:19.16, Hanny Allston (Tas) 2:40.34 The Race After taking ownership of the race…

6 September 2019

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #5

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 1978 at No.5. No.5 The Year: 1978 The Winners: Bill Scott (Vic) 2:21.04, Liz Hassall (NSW) 2:53.58 The Race Advertising guru Peter Clemenger had implored…

6 September 2019

Lightweight & Race Shoes – The How, When & Why!

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Your top lightweight show questions answered! Whether you are a pro or an enthusiast – knowing which shoes to wear when and why can be very confusing! As we welcome the warmer weather, we also usher in the running event season. And there’s never…

3 September 2019

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #6

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 1983 at No.6. No.6 The Year : 1983 The Winners: Juma Ikangaa (Tanzania) 2:13.50 Rhonda Mallinder (Vic) 2:37.56 The Race Some argue it was…

29 August 2019

10 Most Memorable Melbourne Marathons #7

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The countdown of the top 10 most memorable Melbourne races continues with our panel of experts selecting 2015 at No.7. No.7 The Year: 2015 The Winners: Brad Milosevic (NSW) 2:16.00, Jess Trengove (SA) 2:27.45 The Race Jess Trengove qualified for the Rio Olympics…