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Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays
Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Melbourne
The Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays is a dynamic running event held on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at the Pillars of Wisdom, Melbourne, Victoria. This relay race features teams of four completing 11 laps around the iconic Tan Track, covering the full marathon distance of 42.1 km. Each team receives a baton that runners carry and pass in the designated...
Run for the Young Marathon
The Run for the Young Marathon will take place on Sunday, 23 November 2025 at Mount Lilydale Mercy College in Lilydale, Victoria. This annual charity event, organized by the Bridge Builders Youth Organisation, aims to raise funds to support their important community work. Participants can choose from multiple race distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2.5km Kids Run,...
Heroes & Villains Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Heroes & Villains Trail Run takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at You Yangs Regional Park in Victoria, Australia. This exciting new event invites runners to embrace their alter egos and choose their side—hero or villain—as they tackle a variety of trail distances. Set amidst the atmospheric pine plantations of the You Yangs, the event offers options for...
New Years Eve Rock Around the Clock
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Rock Around the Clock night trail race on 31 December 2025 at You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria. Experience a unique evening running event that combines fitness and breathtaking scenery. Participants will run on a safe, supported 5km loop under headtorch, with shorter distances completed before sunset and longer routes extending into the night. After...
Two Bays Trail Run
The Two Bays Trail Run on Sunday, 11 January 2026 offers an exhilarating ultra-distance trail running experience on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose between a 28km single crossing or a 56km double crossing, traversing diverse and scenic terrain from Dromana on Port Phillip Bay to Cape Schanck on Bass Strait. The course features a challenging route over Arthur’s Seat,...
Two Bays Trail Run
Organiser: Two Bays Trail Run
Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a 28km crossing (or 56km double crossing) of the Mornington Peninsula… and not at the skinny bit! Up and over Arthur’s Seat for fantastic rural and coastal views. Through Greens Bush, the largest...
Brimbank Park Running Festival
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Join the Brimbank Park Running Festival on Sunday, 22 March 2026, for a unique trail running experience through lesser-known paths within this vibrant urban park. Located just 15 minutes northwest of Melbourne along the Calder Freeway, Brimbank Park features a mix of open spaces and wooded trails alongside the scenic Maribyrnong River, including picturesque water crossings and gentle climbs to...
Maroondah Dam Trail Runs
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Maroondah Dam Trail Runs, held on Sunday, 19 April 2026, mark the opening event of the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series. Located at Maroondah Reservoir Park in the scenic Yarra Ranges National Park near Healesville, Victoria, this event offers trail runs of 10km, 21km, 30km, 42km, and 50km distances, catering to a wide spectrum of trail running abilities. Maroondah Reservoir...
Woodlands Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Woodlands Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, within the beautiful Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria. This unique event is set on the grounds of Living Legends, a sanctuary dedicated to retired champion racehorses. Participants can enjoy running scenic trails that wind through peaceful woodlands beneath the international flight path, offering occasional glimpses of planes landing...
Rosebud Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Rosebud Running Festival returns to the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday, 7 June 2026, featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a Kids' 1km run. Runners will enjoy scenic courses along the foreshore Bay Trail, with stunning views of Port Phillip Bay as their backdrop. The 5km and 10km events follow out-and-back routes between Rosebud and McCrae. Half Marathon...
WildBoar Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The WildBoar Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, in the rugged Brisbane Ranges National Park near Balliang, Victoria. Set at Boar Gully Campground, this event offers multiple race distances—10 km, 21 km, 42 km, and the challenging 50 km Ultra—catering to runners of all levels. Experience running through pristine native bushland, technical single-track trails, and steep climbs...
The Berry Long Run
The Berry Long Run on Saturday, 8 August 2026, offers two challenging trail running events—a 70km Ultra and a 42km Marathon—set within the stunning natural environment of Victoria’s Lerderderg State Park. The race course traverses scenic trails and single-track paths through the hills, valleys, and rugged terrain of the Lerderderg Trail, linking the historic town of Blackwood and Myrniong. The...
Geelong Running Festival
The Geelong Running Festival, held on Sunday, 20 September 2026, marks the debut of Geelong’s first-ever marathon, alongside a half marathon and an 8km community run. Participants can run or walk on traffic-free streets, passing through iconic landmarks such as Kardinia Park, while enjoying stunning views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore. Both the marathon and half marathon...
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Marathon in Australia
A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official
distance of 42.195 kilometers, usually run as a road race.
Participating in a marathon can be a challenging and rewarding
experience, and there are a few things that you can expect when
you decide to run one.
First, you will need to train for several months to build your
stamina and endurance. Training for a marathon typically involves
running several times a week, increasing the distance of your runs
over time, and incorporating other forms of exercise such as
strength training and cross-training. It's essential to be
consistent with your training and to listen to your body to avoid
injury.
On race day, you can expect a large turnout of runners and
spectators. As a result, you will need to arrive at the starting
line well before the race begins to pick up your bib and have
enough time to warm up and stretch. During the race, you will run
through a course that is typically lined with cheering spectators,
and you will likely pass several aid stations where you can grab a
drink or a snack.
After crossing the finish line, you will be greeted with cheers,
collect your medal, and enjoy the post-race festivities. You will
feel a sense of accomplishment, and it will be a moment you will
cherish for the rest of your life.