About this event
The Run for the Young Marathon is a community charity running event held in Lilydale, Victoria on Sunday 29 November 2026. It offers something for a wide range of participants, with distances including a 2.5km kids run, 5km, 10km, 21.1km half marathon and 42.2km marathon.
The event is a fundraiser for a local youth charity and is described as a family-friendly day that combines running with community spirit. The marathon and other courses are officially timed, with drink stations along the route and finish-line food and entertainment adding to the atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cup or water bottle, as it is a cup-free event.
It is staged from Mount Lilydale Mercy College in Lilydale, making it a well-known local event that draws runners, walkers and families alike. With options for beginners, social runners and experienced marathoners, it is designed to be an inclusive day out that supports youth programs in the local community.
Distances:
5k
10k
Half-marathon
Marathon
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