Half Marathon Events in Melbourne VIC
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Melbourne Marathon Festival 2024
Organiser: Melbourne Marathon Festival
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, Australia’s premier Marathon event, returns Sunday, 13 October 2024. Choose from five distances, from 42.195k to 3k, each starting on Batman Avenue (150m North of Rod Laver Arena), and finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf!MarathonBe a part of Australia’s premier marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park...
Roller Coaster Run
Organiser: Roller Coaster Trail Run
The Roller Coaster Run is Melbourne’s mountain run and all about the zig-zag tracks, the gnarly loops and the trails that never flatten out in the lush, wilderness of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.It’s just an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, it’s a Melbourne trail run like no other.46K DOUBLE LOOP ULTRALooking to conquer your first Ultra? Look no further, this...
Marysville Marathon Festival
Organiser: Trails Plus
Trailsplus is proud to host the annual Marysville Marathon Festival. The event has played an important part in the community’s recovery from the tragic 2009 bushfires through financial donations and community involvement.The event features running events of 4km, 10km, Half Marathon (21km), Marathon (42km) and Ultramarathon (50km) on scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing sparkling rivers and waterfalls. Participants...
2XU Wellness Run Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue
Organiser: O2Events
Running is a powerful tool to manage mental health and improve your wellness.On December 1st 2024, let’s run, jog or walk, 5km, 10km, or 21.1km and raise funds for Beyond Blue 🏃 💙Every dollar you raise helps to fund Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Services 📞Let’s get training, feeling better, and help support others.Registrations Open: Friday 31st May 2024Date: Sunday 1st,...
The Hallora Marathon
Organiser: the hallora marathon festival
The Hallora Marathon is a great social event for everyone and families are most welcome to join in on this fun run/walk/bike ride. There are two main goals of this event, one is to raise funds for Peter Mac and two is to promote physical activity and community engagement. Run, Walk Or Cycle: Your Choice The Walk and Cycle Events...
The Hallora Marathon
Organiser: The Hallora Marathon
The Hallora Marathon is a great social event for everyone and families are most welcome to join in on this fun run/walk/bike ride.There are two main goals of this event, one is to raise funds for Peter Mac and two is to promote physical activity and community engagement.Run, Walk Or Cycle: Your ChoiceChoose Your Distance42.2km24km16km8km5kmKids Dash (approx 300m)The Hallora Marathon...
Suggested groups & activities in and around Melbourne VIC
Run the Tan RUN CLUB
- Free to Join
- Everyone Welcome
- Walk, Jog or Run (There are various options to choose from, including a structured run training session)
WHERE AND WHEN?
8am every Saturday morning
Meet at Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track
Followed by coffee at a local café
WHY?
- Start your weekends off on the right foot
- Great way to meet like-minded people and get fit and healthy
- No pressure, no judgment, no expectations
- Supported by qualified running coaches
Outdoor Personal Trainer in Princess Park
No matter your age or fitness level, you can be part of our community which shares a common goal of achieving their full potential and supporting each other.
Access a range of group sessions across strength training, cardio, and boxing. Come try out the Run It By Kate style of fitness today.
Bayside Outdoor Fitness - St Kilda
Providing a supportive and enjoyable exercise environment in St Kilda for all fitness levels and age groups...
Experienced Trainers
Your trainers at St Kilda have over 14 years experience in outdoor group training. They are all Fitness Australia accredited and have wide knowledge and experience in all things health and fitness!
Free Trial Session
Give yourself the opportunity to experience what BOF St Kilda has to offer by booking in for your FREE no obligation trial session
Basketball Camps
Melbourne Social Soccer Inc
We are a Non-For-Profit Organisation which exists to encourage cultural exchange and diversity through the beautiful game of football!
Our goal is to provide quality, accessible and affordable social soccer for all who love sharing the game, no matter who you are nor where you're from.
The social yet competitive balance within our games and tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays has given place to many years of great competition, awesome skills, and has helped create many significant friendships along the way.
Our games are fun and friendly, but also competitive. Our games are social-mixed and are...
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Half Marathon in Australia
A half marathon is a road running race with a distance of 13.1 miles (21.09 kilometres). It is half the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles). Half marathons have become increasingly popular recently, with many people using them as a stepping stone to eventually running a full marathon. Training for a half marathon typically takes several months and often involves gradually increasing the distance of one's runs over time. Many half marathons also take place as part of more significant running events, such as marathon weekends or running festivals, which can include shorter races like 5Ks and 10Ks in addition to the half marathon.
Half marathons are a great way for runners to test their
endurance and stamina while providing a sense of accomplishment
and personal satisfaction. These events typically attract a wide
range of participants, from amateur runners to elite athletes and
from people of all ages and abilities. In addition, many people
choose to run half marathons as part of a personal challenge or
goal, while others run them as part of a charity fundraising
effort or to raise awareness for a particular cause.
To prepare for a half marathon, runners need to develop a training
plan that includes a mix of long-distance runs, interval training,
and cross-training. A typical training plan for a half marathon
will involve gradually building up the distance of the runs over
several weeks or months, to be able to run the full 21.1 km (13.1
miles) distance by the time of the race. It's also important to
note that while running is the focus, a mix of cardio, strength,
and flexibility training is also recommended to prevent injury and
help runners be well-rounded and cross the finish line.
On the day of the race, it's essential for runners to stay
properly hydrated and well-fueled and to pace themselves
appropriately. Half marathons generally have water and aid
stations along the course, where runners can refuel and rehydrate.
The time it takes to complete a half marathon will vary widely
depending on the individual runner, but most people finish within
2 to 3 hours.