The In-Person training series will kick off on Sunday 21st July! Bring your friends along and join us as we start the journey to the 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival! Where: Cathy Freeman Room, Athletics House, 31 Aughtie Drive Albert […]
Posted on July 11, 2024
Being granted a Preferred Start means starting your race immediately behind the Elite field. To be granted a preferred start you must have achieved the following qualifying times for your event since 1st January 2024. Applications for a preferred start […]
Posted on June 24, 2024
The starting line of a marathon can stir up many emotions. But while preparing to hit the pavement at last year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon, Ryan Gormly (36) never expected to see a familiar charity logo so close to his heart. […]
Posted on March 29, 2024
If you’ve ever had a pet, you know the joy, support and companionship your furry friend can bring. That’s why Pets of the Homeless (POTH) works to keep vulnerable people and their pets together by alleviating the burden of providing […]
Posted on March 25, 2024
Childhood cancer is not simply adult cancer in a child, they are often different in their causes, the way they grow and spread, and how they respond to treatment. In Australia, more than 1000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with […]
Posted on March 13, 2024
When Bonnie was only two weeks old, her parents and doctor noticed that her vision was not tracking the way it should and she was referred to an ophthalmologist and connected with Vision Australia. Bonnie was diagnosed with oculomotor apraxia, […]
Posted on March 8, 2024
“I’ve done a lot of independent travel, especially to third-world countries. But it wasn’t until I was back in my hometown surrounded by friends and family that I felt feel so lost and so anxious – I couldn’t understand why. […]
Posted on February 28, 2024
Taneille Brann, 39, is travelling all the way from Darwin to Melbourne this October to fulfill a goal she set herself ten years ago after giving birth to her firstborn son eight weeks early – to run a marathon before […]
Posted on February 27, 2024
Running for a charity is one of the primary ways to GUARANTEE your spot in the Nike Melbourne Marathon and Nike Half Marathon. We now have more charity opportunities available! We are excited to announce nine new charity options for you to […]
Posted on February 14, 2024
The Nike Half Marathon has officially reached general capacity! With two events already at capacity we are so excited for a massive 2024 #melbmara, and we want to make sure you have a chance to secure a spot on course! […]
Posted on February 14, 2024
