Half Marathon Events in St Kilda VIC
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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...
Carman's Fun Run
Organiser: Sole Motive
Carman's Fun Run is returning in 2025 and will once again be partnering with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Carman's Kitchen to bring you a fulfilling and rewarding day filled with fun!Join us and challenge yourself to a half marathon, 10K, or a 5K and set new personal best's, smash your goals and experience the unforgettable race day vibes...
Run the Rock
Organiser: Sole Motive
Run the Rock is held at the stunning Hanging Rock in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges.A short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, and only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD, there’s a distance for everyone with a Half Marathon (22K), 13.5K, 5K or 2K Kids.With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths and roads including...
Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025, where over 25,000 runners will embrace the thrill of running through the city’s closed streets and iconic landmarks. Run Melbourne is your chance to chase your next personal best while being celebrated at the epic finish line at Melbourne Park Oval.
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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!
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Basketball Club with Professional Coaching in St Kilda
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.
Kids Tennis Classes @ St Kilda Park Primary School
Hot Shots Tennis: Fun Kids Classes and Tennis Lessons
Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children aged 3-10+ years old to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for kids to play tennis at their ability and interest. Games and activities are designed with our Play to Learn philosophy which recognizes the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.
The benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis to also promote life skills such as building positive friendships,...
Playfit Social Basketball Club
We’re all about having fun, keeping fit, and building an inclusive community of fantastic people.
As well as our basketball sessions, we run a number of social events for our members throughout the year.
See our website for membership pricing and more details.
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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.