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MS Walk + Fun Run – Melbourne (Sunday June 2nd 2013)

May 2, 2013/in Melbourne Fun Run 2013/by Russell Laurie

MS Walk and Fun Run 2013

Albert Park Lake, ALBERT PARK

Sunday 2nd June, 2013

The MS Walk and Fun Run Melbourne event is on again at Albert Park so if you are looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne then come and join us in the MS Walk and Fun Run at Albert Park Sunday 2nd June 2013.

Register HERE Online Now!

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About the Albert Park MS Walk and Fun Run

Every year on the first Sunday in June, thousands of people come together in Melbourne to walk and run in support of Australians living with multiple sclerosis. Taking part in the 2013 MS Walk and Fun Run will not only improve your overall health and fitness, it will also make you feel warm inside for contributing to such a great cause. Stroll or power-walk, travel by wheelchair, pram or stroller, wear serious sports gear or wacky team costumes. Whatever you choose, you will be helping thousands of Australians who are living with multiple sclerosis.

The MS Walk and Fun Run is organised by MS Australia and our own MaxNRG Personal Training team are once again helping support the event by organising the ‘warm up’. Since the first event in 1989, MS Walk and Fun Run participants have raised millions of dollars to fund essential services and support for people living with MS.

The MS Walk and Fun Run will go ahead rain or shine. Come prepared with sunscreen, warm layered clothes and wet weather gear to ensure you have a great day no matter what the weather brings. Bring your own water bottle and a snack or two to keep your energy levels up.

MS Fun Run Event Details

If you are feeling energetic, why not take on the challenge of completing the 5km or 10km routes at a faster pace than a walk and reach for a personal best on the Melbourne MS Fun Run while being timed with a professional chip timing system. Timing chips are attached to all race bibs and the chips will activate automatically as you cross timing mats at the start and finish lines, recording the time you take to complete the course.

5km and 10km MS RUN

Warm Up and presentations: 8.45am
Start Time: 9.00am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km
The map of the MS Walk Route is below here

MS Walking Event Details

The walk and run will start and finish from Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake and will follow a scenic track around the lake with some fantastic views of Melbourne. Join 5,000 others for a warm-up with the MaxNRG PT team at Palms Lawn before setting off on a fun 5km or 10km route around the beautiful Albert Park Lake.

5km and 10km MS WALK

Warm Up and presentations: 10.00am
Start Time: 10.30am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km
The map of the MS Walk Route is below

MaxNRG Warm Up Exercises

This year MaxNRG Personal Training is happy to announce that our team of exercise professionals will be at the event on stage helping the 5,000+ participants with warm-up exercises and celebrations before you make your way around the beautiful Albert Park Lake.

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The Melbourne MS Walk and Fun Run Course

The Melbourne MS Walk and Fun Run sets off from Palms Lawn on the shores of Albert Park Lake. Enjoy a scenic route with views of the Melbourne city skyline. Keep your energy up at our morning tea and water stops and watch out for roving entertainers along the way. Then it’s back to Palms Lawn to replenish and relax with food, music and entertainment for the whole family. The MS Walk and Fun Run route is wheelchair, pram and stroller friendly.

5km participants complete one lap of the route; 10km participants complete two laps.

Enter online now or come down to Albert Park Lake and register on the day.
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Take the first step in becoming part of this iconic winter event and register online now!

Wear RED at the MS Walk and Fun Run

Make a statement and wear RED at the 2013 MS Walk and Fun Run. Show your support and help draw attention to the multiple sclerosis cause by wearing RED. Or get creative and complete the event in a fun costume of your choice. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Individual in Red, Best Dressed Team, and Best Uniformed Team. Lead the way by wearing your red hats, red scarves, red gloves, red jackets, red pants, red shoes or even painting your faces red or spraying your hair red!

Do it for Charity!!!

This is one of the major events held in Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for MS Australia. By participating and fundraising for the MS Walk and Fun Run, you are helping MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC to provide a range of essential services and support for people living with multiple sclerosis.

MS Australia

MS Australia provides programs and choices to people with MS including a range of residential facilities, social support programs, accommodation support services, attendant care in private homes, involvement with regional centres and country link programs. These services are vital to maintain the independence and dignity of people with MS.

MS Australia is also the largest funder of MS research in Australia through its research branch MS Research Australia.

Find out more about multiple sclerosis and MS Australia Click here for details

Living with MS

Every person’s experience with MS is different. Some people find that their symptoms can be largely managed with medication and lifestyle changes. For others, MS can cause chronic pain, depression and disability.

Watch Megan Healey and Emma Giunti, two remarkable ladies with MS, speak about their personal experiences and why fundraising is so important:

Register HERE for the Melbourne MS Walk + Fun Run

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a few of our personal training team entering the 5 and 10km fun runs. So make sure to keep an eye out for our Albert Park personal trainers who will participating in the charity event and come and say hello. We will also be on-stage at 10.00am with warm-up exercises and routines for all participants.

Good luck to all our St Kilda Personal Training clients and our South Melbourne group personal training clients who are attending this charity event!!!

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2013 charity fun run, walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Register HERE Online Now!

Melbourne Marathon (Sunday 13th October, 2013)

March 13, 2013/in Melbourne Fun Run 2013/by Russell Laurie

2013 Melbourne Marathon Festival, VICTORIA

Melbourne, Victoria

Sunday 13th October, 2013

The 2013 Melbourne Marathon Festival will be sponsored by Medibank this year as they help support this iconic Melbourne running Festival which has been run each year since 1978.
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The 2013 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday October 13 and is the 36th year the event has been run.

The Melbourne Marathon Festival has five separate events to choose from and anyone and everyone can enter.

Entries into all events are now open.

Register now and take advantage of the special Early Bird prices!
EARLY BIRD PERIOD – Up until 11:59pm on June 24
STANDARD ENTRY PERIOD – From 12:00am on June 25 until 5:00pm Friday October 11, 2013

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A record 6218 runners completed the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon to make it the largest in Australian history. More than 32,000 entries were received across the five events. We hope to see you back at the MCG on October 13, 2013!

The Event is set in the heart of Melbourne with various event courses running through Yarra Park, St Kilda and the City of Port Phillip. Like previous years the Marathon is also planned to finish in the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Entries into all event categories including the Medibank Melbourne Marathon, the Flight Centre Half Marathon, The Coffee Club 10km, the Asics 5.7km and the Asics 3km Walk are open and you can register online now!

ENTER ONLINE NOW

If you have ALREADY REGISTERED in the 2013 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival but would like to stay up to date with all the latest event and race day details you can follow them on Twitter or Facebook.
Follow @melb_marathon

Do it for Charity!!!

This is a major event of Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to help raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC)

CEREBRAL PALSY EDUCATION CENTRE (CPEC)

The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) specialises in programs for babies and children with Cerebral Palsy and is the only one of its type in Australia. The therapists and programs are recognised around the world as some of the most successful at giving children with CP the chance to live their lives as independently as they are capable of.

Please have a great race in whatever distance you set your sights on

We recommend that everyone should take advantage of early bird prices, enter before June 25th in all racing categories to save!

NATIONAL ENTRANTS

*If you register during the Early Bird Period your Race Pack will be sent to you to the address you provide.
*If you register during the Standard Entry Period (after 12:00am on June 25), you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE

Race packs will not be sent internationally. If you are an international entrant, your Race Pack must be collected from the Race Week Office during opening hours. So please allow time before Race Day to come and collect your pack.

Race Week Office

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival Race Week Office will be operational at the MCG during Race Week for late entries, Race Pack Collection, Change of Events and general enquiries.

The Race Week Office will be located on the external concourse of the MCG between Gates 1 and 2.

Race Week Office – MCG – External Concourse between Gates 1 & 2 (Melways Ref – 2G D7)
OPENING HOURS
Thursday 10 October: 8:00am – 6.00pm
Friday 11 October: 8.00am – 7.00pm
Saturday 12 October: 8.00am – 3.00pm
Sunday 13 October: from 5:30am

It is strongly advised that you collect your race pack prior to lunch time on Saturday to avoid extensive queuing…

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions please visit the Official Melbourne Marathon Festival’s FAQ SECTION

The events being held in The Melbourne Marathon Festival for 2013

You can select from a range of distances to participate in for 2013

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The Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

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Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

Start Time – 7.00am
Wheelchair competitor start time – 7.55am

Early Bird – $130.00
Standard – $150.00

Course Time Limit – All competitors that cannot run at a sub-5hr marathon pace should make themselves familiar with the alternate route for slow marathoners and obey instructions from marshals on the day.

– To view the Slow Marathon runners’ alternative course map, please Click Here.

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip
Race Information Booklet
Competitor T-shirt (must be collected from the Event Expo)
Show bag and gift
Finishers Certificate
Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – 18 years of age on Race Day

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon is the largest marathon in Australia, we strive to deliver a world class event that will accommodate the increasing demand. In 2013 we have made further improvements to the marathon course for participant safety and to reduce course crowding:

Increased road Width – the use of the centre of St Kilda Rd from Toorak Rd to Southbank Blvd exclusively for marathon runners until 10.00am
Added runner lanes – in St Kilda Rd where the half marathon and marathon merge we have separate running lanes with exclusive lanes for marathon only
Separated the half marathon course from marathon – so that the last 8 km of the course is a marathon only course – runners do merge as they enter the MCG

A brief course description:

Start Location
– Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance) Melway Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue
Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head south along St Kilda Road.
At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do an anticlockwise lap of Albert Park Lake.
The Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.
At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk, entering the pit lane in Aughtie Drive before U-turning approx 300m past the Pits Building.
Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right into Lakeside Drive and right in to Fitzroy St.
Runners then make a right hand turn at Acland St extension proceed north onto Beaconsfield Parade, to a U-turn just before Bay St (Dow St) heading south toward St Kilda along Beaconsfield Parade.
At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard and Marine Parade to Ormond Esplanade and turning right into the Elwood Park Recreation area, follow the roadways through to right hand turn exit at Ormond Esplanade to a U-Turn in Ormond Esplanade near St Kilda St.
After the U-Turn runners proceed north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, Jacka Blvd in southbound lanes to right hand turn into extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into Fitzroy St.
At St Kilda Junction runners turn left into St Kilda Road northbound center lanes continuing to a left hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a right hand turn into Sturt St, proceeding (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.
Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (marathon Runners must move to the left side of the road in Linlithgow Ave)onto Birdwood Ave to a right hand turn into Domain Rd. Followed by a right hand turn onto St Kilda Rd Southbound Service lane.
Proceed along St Kilda Rd Over Princes Bridge into Swanston St to a right hand turn onto Flinders St.
Runners then veer right into Wellington Parade South, turn right into Jolimont Rd, which becomes Brunton Avenue.
Marathoners then turn left into MCG and do the MCG loop to finish.

*Alternate route for slow marathon runners, please Click Here.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

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Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

Start Time – 8.00am

Early Bird – $95.00
Standard – $110.00

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip
Competitor Information Booklet
Show bag and gift
Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – 16 years of age on Race Day
Field Limit – 11,000

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)
Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue.
Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head south along St Kilda Road.
At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do an anticlockwise lap of Albert Park Lake.
The Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.
At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk, entering the pit lane in Aughtie Drive before U-turning approx 300m past the Pits Building.
Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right into Lakeside Drive towards Fitzroy St. where runners turn LEFT (note: Marathon runners veer right).
Half Marathoners turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound service lanes and continue to LEFT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.
Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (note: marathon runners veer left into Birdwood Ave – HALF Marathon STAY on the RIGHT) until the right hand turn into St Kilda Road.
Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square.
Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge.
At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue before a final left hand turn left into MCG and do the MCG loop to finish.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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The Coffee Club 10km

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The Coffee Club 10km Run

Start Time – 7.30am (2 Wave Starts)
In the 10km and 5.7km Runs, there are 2 wave starts to reduce the congestion at the start line. These will be a Sub 55 Minute wave and an over 55 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Early Bird – Adult $60.00, Child $35.00
Standard – Adult $80.00, Child $45.00

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip
Competitor Information Booklet
Show bag and gift
Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all times
Field Limit – 10,000

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)
Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue
Note: there will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour. Please start in the allocated area
Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street and cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge.
Then there is a RIGHT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a RIGHT hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.
Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Road, followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Road.
Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge.
At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue.
10km entrants (only) use the north bound lanes in Brunton Ave to a U-Turn past the MCG then back along Brunton Ave in southbound lanes.
Runners then turn right the MCG to the finish.

Walkers not recommended however if you would like to enter The Coffee Club 10km event but only want to walk, please place yourself at the rear of the start field and be aware that both Marathon & Half Marathon courses use the same roads and they will be coming from behind you.

Walkers – you may be required to move onto the walking paths.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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ASICS 5.7km Run

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ASICS 5.7km Run

Start Time – 11.00am
In the 10km and 5.7km Runs, there are 2 wave starts to reduce the congestion at the start line.

The first wave will start, followed shortly after by the second wave.

Early Bird – Adult $40.00, Child $30.00
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $55.00, Child $40.00

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip
Race Information Booklet
Show bag and gift
Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all times
Field Limit – 5,000

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)
Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue
Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just past William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.
Entrants turn left onto Princes Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of Alexandra Gardens.
Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra River on the lower path under Swan St Bridge, proceed to the upper path to left hand turn crossing Morell Bridge, left hand turn onto the path under Swan St Bridge, following the river path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr.
Turn right onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

If you wish to WALK, please enter the 3km Walk event. But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not block their path.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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ASICS 3km Walk

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ASICS 3km Walk

Start Time – 11.15am

Early Bird – Adult $35.00, Child $15.00
Standard – Adult $45.00, Child $20.00

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib
Race Information Booklet
Show bag and gift
Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all times
Field Limit – 3,000

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)
Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue
Entrants head north along Batman Avenue in southbound lanes up to Flinders St and do a U-turn and head back down Batman Avenue in the nthbd lanes.
Walkers turn right just before William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.
Just prior to Fed Square, turn left and head south/east along the river side of Birrarung Marr to the wooden footbridge.
Entrants turn left onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr.
Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

Please note – This is a non-timed event therefore you will not receive a Timing Chip in your Race Pack.

If you do wish to RUN, you will need to enter the 5.7km RUN event.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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The 2013 Melbourne Marathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

MaxNRG Personal Training hope to have a large team enter this years festival with a number of our clients and a few of our personal trainers entering the Melbourne Marathon Festivals events. Make sure to keep an eye out for any of our mobile personal trainers who will be wearing the MaxNRG colors and come and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2013 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve.

Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

For more information about MaxNRG Personal Training, call or email us now

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

Head Office
MaxNRG Personal Training
16 Sherbourne Road, Gladstone Park VIC 3043
0403 741 278
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http://www.maxnrgpt.com.au

Sussan Fun Run (Sunday 2nd December, 2012)

July 27, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Sussan Women’s Fun Run 2012

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Catani Gardens, St Kilda

Sunday, 2 December 2012

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne?

One of Australia’s premier women’s only fun run The Sussan Womens Fun Run, is now open for 2012!

The Sussan Women’s Fun Run is an iconic event on the Australian women’s fun run scene. This years 2012 Melbourne Fun Run will be the 27th consecutive year running of the Event which will again start and finish at Catani Gardens, St Kilda, Victoria.

What began in 1986 as a relatively small fun run has grown into one of Australia’s premier women’s only fun run with thousands of women taking to the streets of the City of Port Phillip creating an extraordinary experience based on fun and camaraderie, whilst supporting a very worthwhile cause.
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Fun Run Event Details

SuperSprint and the event sponsors are excited to present the Sussan Women’s Fun Run for 2012. Entrants can choose between a 5km or 10km run or walk which is again being held at Catani Gardens, St Kilda.

Enter Early and WIN! – All entries received before 5pm Friday 26th October 2012 will go into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 $200 Sussan Vouchers.

Last year over $91,000 was raised and over 5,000 women took up the challenge to walk or run either the 5km or 10km course. Get a team together of mothers, daughters, grandmothers or your group of girlfriends together and enjoy a great day whilst you help raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

Register Online Here

2012 Entry Fees

Adults

Loyalty Entry (Ends 03.08.12 at 9am) – $55
Early Bird Entry (Ends 03.10.12 at 9am) – $60
Standard Entry (Ends 26.10.12 at 9am) – $65
Late Entry (Ends 28.11.12 at 5pm) – $72

Junior (Under 18)

Loyalty Entry (Ends 03.08.12 at 9am) – $40
Early Bird Entry (Ends 03.10.12 at 9am) – $45
Standard Entry (Ends 26.10.12 at 9am) – $50
Late Entry (Ends 28.11.12 at 5pm) – $57

Entry closing date: Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012 at 5pm

All entries include an official event t-shirt and a showbag!

There will be NO race day entries!!!

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FREE Official Event T-shirt

SuperSprint and the major event sponsors Sussan and all entries include a FREE 2012 Sussan Women’s Fun Run T-Shirt.
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For more information on the T-Shirt sizing visit the Sussan Event Website for full details.

Other Event Merchandise

Show your support even further and purchase your very own Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) merchandise to wear at the event.

All proceeds from the caps, shoelaces and socks go to BCNA and their quest in ensuring that women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live.

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Get your very own pink cap, socks or laces. You can purchase these items when you register online for the event or by visiting http://www.bcna.org.au/store/Merchandise

Register Online Here

Do it for Charity!!!

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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will once again be on board as the event’s official charity, so all those taking to the streets of St Kilda will have the opportunity to raise funds for a very worthy cause.
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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Sussan share an important and special partnership. Through the partnership Sussan is helping make a significant difference to Australians diagnosed with breast cancer. Join in the 2012 Sussan Women’s Fun Run and take the opportunity to help Sussan continue their role to support women with breast cancer by sending your fundraising page around to all your family and friends.

How to begin your fundraising Page

Upon entering the Sussan Women’s Fun Run event, GoFundraise will automatically send you an email detailing the simple steps involved in creating your own personalised fundraising web page. Click Here to start Fundraising!
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The Sussan Women’s Fun Run Course & Map

Starting and finishing in St Kilda’s picturesque Catani Gardens the Sussan Women’s Fun Run heads north along Beaconsfield Parade towards Port Melbourne.

The 10km Fun Run starts on Beaconsfield Parade where competitors head north to the first turnaround point at Kerferd Road before heading back past Catani Gardens; along Jacka Boulevard to Marine Parade and then to the southernmost turnaround point at Point Ormond and the home stretch to the Finish line at Catani Gardens.

The 5km Fun Run also starts on Beaconsfield Parade and heads north to Wright St – the first turnaround point before heading back past Catani Gardens and along Jacka Boulevard to the second turnaround point and then home to the finish line at Catani Gardens. Both Fun Runs are held under a full road closure and there are plenty of drink station and KM signage along the course.

Please Note: This is last years 2011 Map, but the 2012 course and location is similar to below

Register Online Here

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2012 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Enquire about Private Group Training in St Kilda – We encourage people to get together in small groups with friends, family or work colleagues to train together with our private group training sessions. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online contact form.

Melbourne Marathon Festival (Sunday 14th October, 2012)

June 12, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival, VICTORIA

Melbourne, Victoria

Sunday 14th October, 2012

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne?

** UPDATE: Melbourne Marathon Results 2012

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival. Melbourne gave us a perfect day with gorgeous weather for the thousands of participants for this years 35th Melbourne Marathon.

View Race Results: 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival Results

Congratulations to Kenyan Jonathan Chesoo, winner of the Men’s Marathon in a time of 2:12.35. The first Australian across the line was Scott Westcott (NSW) in 2:16.

The Women’s Marathon was won by Lauren Shelley (WA) in 2:36.29.

Photo’s from this years Melbourne Marathon 2012

More photo’s from the days event can be found on our Facebook Page or check out the Race Results for each event from the Festival here -> Melbourne Marathon Race Results

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The Medibank Melbourne Marathon 42.195km
Flight Centre Half Marathon 21.1km
The Coffee Club 10km Run
ASICS 5.7km Run
ASICS 3km Walk

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Registration for one of Melbourne’s main fun run events of the year is now open for 2012.

The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival will be sponsored by Medibank this year as they help support this iconic Melbourne running Festival which has been run each year since 1978.
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The Melbourne Marathon Festival is celebrating it’s 35th anniversary and is incorporating into this years event:
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Australian Marathon Championship
Victorian Marathon Championship
Active Feet Runners Expo
Corporate and Team Tents
Music and Entertainment

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The 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday October 14, 2012.

This year, we will head ‘Back to the G’ for another action packed weekend of events!

Last years 2011 event was away from the MCG, but this year all participants will have the opportunity to cross the finish line on the grass of the famous MCG.

ENTER ONLINE NOW

If you have ALREADY REGISTERED in the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival but need to update your details, you can update your details HERE.

Do it for Charity!!!

This is a major event of Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for two extremely important charities Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) and the James Macready-Bryan Foundation (JMB)

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CEREBRAL PALSY EDUCATION CENTRE (CPEC)

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood and most results in damage (brain injury) to the developing brain before, during or very early in life. CPEC provides early intervention education programs and teach children how to walk and communication when they would otherwise have been unable to.

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JAMES MACREADY-BRYAN FOUNDATION

The James Macready-Bryan Foundation provides financial support for care and rehabilitation and a public voice for young people who suffer from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families.
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Please have a great race in whatever distance you set your sights on

We recommend that everyone should take advantage of early bird prices, enter before July 29th in all racing categories to save!

*If you register during the Early Bird Period your Race Pack will be sent to you to the address you provide.
*If you register during the Standard Entry Period (Monday July 30 – Friday October 12), you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

Race Packs

In 2012, Race Packs will commence distribution at the start of September.

As mentioned above, if you registered in the Early Bird Period (May 7 – July 29) your Race Pack will be sent to you at the address provided. If you registered in the Standard Entry Period (July 30 – October 12) you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE – Race packs will not be sent internationally. If you are an international entrant, your Race Pack must be collected from the Race Week Office during opening hours. So please allow time before Race Day to come and collect your pack.

If you Registered in the Early Bird Period and have not received your Race Pack by October 1, please contact the event organiser at enquiries@melbournemarathon.com.au

Your Race Pack will include the following items:

Race Bib

Your Race Bib identifies you as an official competitor of the Melbourne Marathon Festival Event. Race Numbers must be worn on the front of your T-shirt or singlet. No participant is permitted to start, or will be allowed on course without their correct race number. On the reverse side of your Race Bib, each competitor will need to complete the details as requried for medical purposes. Please compete this prior to race morning.

IMPORTANT: Your Timing chip is on the back of the Race Bib and may appear as a label. DO NOT REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH THIS CHIP in any way as it might result in NO TIME being recorded for your effort.

Safety Pins

Your Race Pack will also come with Safety Pins. These pins are to be used to secure your Race Bib to the front of you shirt. If you forget to bring safety pins on the day, there will be extra safety pins available at the event.

Competitor Information Booklet

Your Competitor Information booklet will be your go to point for all information regarding your race and other helpful tips for Race Day.

Race Week Office

If you don’t register before the early bird period finishes Sunday July 29 – 11.59pm you must collect your race day kits from the Race Week Office. The Race Information Office will be operational at the MCG during Race Week for late entries, collection of race packs, change of events and for any other questions you have about the event.

Race Week Office – MCG – External Concourse between Gates 1 & 2 (Melways Ref – 2G D7)
OPENING HOURS
Thursday 11 October: 8:00am – 6.00pm
Friday 12 October: 7.00am – 7.00pm
Saturday 13 October: 8.00am – 3.00pm

The events being held in The Melbourne Marathon Festival for 2012

You can select from a range of distances to participate in for 2012

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The Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

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Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

Start Time – 7.00am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – $125
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – $145
*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

– To view the Slow Marathon runners’ alternative course, please Click Here.
– To view the Slow Marathon runners’ alternative map, please Click Here.

Minimum Age – 18 years of age on Race Day

Prize Money – The total prize pool for the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is $63,000.
There is a bonus Prize Pool on offer of more than $30,000.

Wheelchair competitor start time – 7.55am

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon continues to be the largest marathon in Australia, and strives to continually improve the course to accommodate the increase in demand for entries. In 2012 the following improvements to the marathon course have been made to improve safety and reduce course crowding:
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Increased road Width – the use of the centre of St Kilda Rd from Toorak Rd to Southbank Blvd exclusively for marathon runners
Added runner lanes – in St Kilda Rd where the half marathon and marathon merge we have separate running lanes with exclusive lanes for marathon only
Changed the half marathon course – so that the last 3 km of the course is a marathon only course – runners do merge as they enter the MCG

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A brief course description:

The race begins at Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance). Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Kilda Road. At the St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of the Lake.

This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway. At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive approx 300m past the Pits Building. Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive and right on to Fitzroy St.

Runners then make a right hand turn at Acland St extension into Beaconsfield Parade, proceed north to a U-turn just before Bay St heading south back toward St Kilda along Beaconsfield Parade.

At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard and Marine Parade to Ormond Esplanade and turning right into the Elwood Park Recreation area, follow the roadways through to right hand turn exit at Ormond Esplanade to a U-Turn in Ormond Esplanade near Kingsley St. Runners then proceed north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, Jacka Blvd in southbound lanes to right hand turn into extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into Fitzroy St.

Runners then turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound lanes and continue to left hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Rd. Followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Rd. Proceed along St Kilda Rd to a right hand turn into Flinders St.

Runners then veer right into Wellington Parade South, turn right into Jolimont Rd, which becomes Brunton Avenue. Marathoners then turn left into MCG and do loop to finish.

*Alternate route for slow marathon runners, please Click Here.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

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Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

Start Time – 8.00am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – $90
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – $105
*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Start Location – Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7

Cut Off Time Limits – Half Marathon runners must be past St Kilda Junction prior to the cut off time of 10:30am.

Minimum Age – 16 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Batman Avenue. Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Kilda Road.

At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of the Lake.

This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.

At the Carousel carpark runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive approx 300m past the Pits Building. Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive and on to Fitzroy St where runners turn LEFT (note: Marathon runners veer right).

Half Marathoners turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound service lanes and continue to LEFT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (note: marathon runners veer left into Birdwood Ave) until the right hand turn into St Kilda Road.

Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square. Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue before a final left hand turn into the MCG and loop to finish.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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The Coffee Club 10km

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The Coffee Club 10km Run

Start Time – 7.30am (2 Wave Starts)
There will be two wave starts in The Coffee Club 10km Run. These will be a Sub 55 Minute wave and an over 55 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $55, Child $35
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $75, Child $45
*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Start Location – Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7

Cut Off Time Limits – All 10km Runners must have completed the race by the cut off time of 10:00am.

Minimum Age – 14 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

The Coffee Club 10km starts at Batman Avenue. – Note: there will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour so please start in the allocated area.

Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street and cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge. Then there is a RIGHT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a RIGHT hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Road, followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Road. Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue. 10km entrants (only) use the north bound lanes in Brunton Ave to a U-Turn past the MCG then back along Brunton Ave in southbound lanes. Runners then turn right the MCG to the finish.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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ASICS 5.7km Run

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ASICS 5.7km Run

Start Time – 11.00am
There will be two wave starts in the ASICS 5.7km Run. These will be a Sub 25 Minute wave and an over 25 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $40, Child $30
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $55, Child $40
*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Start Location – Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7

Cut Off Time Limits – There is no cut off time for the 5.7km run, however the finish line is packed up at 2:00pm.

Minimum Age – The ASICS 5.7km Run is a non-competitive event and therefore age categories are not listed. All ages are welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult.

A brief course description:

The ASICS 5.7km Run starts at Batman Avenue. Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just past William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk. Entrants turn left onto Princes Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of Alexandra Gardens.

Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra River on the lower path under Swan St Bridge, proceed to the upper path to left hand turn crossing Morell Bridge, left hand turn onto the path under Swan St Bridge, following the river path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

If you wish to WALK, please enter the 3km Walk event. But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not block their path.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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ASICS 3km Walk

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ASICS 3km Run

Start Time – 11.15am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $35, Child $15
Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $45, Child $20
*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Start Location – Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melway Ref 2G A7

Cut Off Time Limits – There is no cut off time for the 3km walk, however the finish line is packed up at 2:00pm.

Minimum Age – The ASICS 3km Walk is a non-competitive event and therefore age categories are not listed. All ages are welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult.

A brief course description:

The ASICS 3km Walk starts at Batman Avenue. Entrants head north along Batman Avenue in southbound lanes up to Flinders St and do a U-turn and head back down Batman Avenue in the nthbd lanes. Runners turn right just before William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.

Just prior to Fed Square, turn left and head south/east along the river side of Birrarung Marr to the wooden footbridge. Entrants turn left onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

This is Walking ONLY event

If you do wish to RUN, you will need to enter the 5.7km RUN event.

ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE HERE

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The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

For more information about MaxNRG Personal Training, call or email us now

Head Office
MaxNRG Personal Training
16 Sherbourne Road, Gladstone Park VIC 3043
0403 741 278
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http://www.maxnrgpt.com.au

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Run Melbourne (Sunday 15 July, 2012)

June 12, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

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Take part in this year Run Melbourne, one of Melbourne’s major walk, fun run charity event in Melbourne. Come and join in the event this year at Federation Square on Sunday 15th July 2012.

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

It’s on again in 2012!

On Sunday, 15 July 2012, Run Melbourne, presented by The Age will be held once again, offering participants a half-marathon, an Australian Institute of Fitness 10km run and a 5km run or walk, starting and finishing at Federation Square. From its inception in 1994 as Run to the G, this event has become synonymous with Melbourne.

When the event first started in 1994 it was a major running and walking event for Melbourne and Victoria that incorporated many of the cities finest landmarks and giving participants a chance to make their weekend run an occasion to remember by finishing with a lap of the iconic MCG.

Much has changed since those early days with the event no longer finishing with a lap of the MCG, nor does it start in Yarra Park, and more distances and events have been added (a 5km walk/run, 10km run and a half-marathon (21.1km)).

*UPDATE – Early bird entries close Friday 15 June! Enter HERE NOW!

The event now has a new home at Federation Square and the date of the event has gradually moved from being held in May or mid June to now mid July.

Although the course has changed both distances and routes throughout the years, the inner city course remains Melbourne’s most scenic and takes in such landmarks as Flinders St. Station, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Federation Square, Princes Bridge, the Sandridge rail bridge, the Yarra River and the picturesque parkland at Birrarung Marr.

The Age Run Melbourne is the community fitness event for everyone. With the right training, anyone, at any age and any fitness level can participate. It’s also an opportunity to raise money for the charity you care about most. Last years 2011 event had 20,447 participants and raised $1,279,395 for a number of fantastic charities.

To enter visit: http://www.runmelbourne.com.au/start.php?linkid=173

Run Melbourne Race Kits

All entries made before 5pm Friday, 15 June 2012 can choose to have their race kits mailed to them. Postage will incur a $5 fee. Race kits can also be picked up free of charge at the Health and Fitness Expo, prior to event day.

The Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo is FREE three day event leading up to The Age Run Melbourne! The FREE Expo is a must see for all running and fitness enthusiasts as well as a great place to start if you are a novice runner, social jogger or weekend warrior looking to improve your health and fitness, or to simply enjoy your running experience more.

Those who enter after Friday, 15 June, 2012 will not be posted a race kit. Instead, collection of race kits will be available at the Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo (Thursday, 12 July – Saturday, 14 July).

Race kits include: IPICO timing tag, race number and participant instructions.

All entrants will receive a timing tag and two twist ties in their race kit. The timing tag should be attached to your shoelace with the twist ties provided, so that your time can be recorded. Each entrant will receive their own individual race kit. If you entered a number of people at the same address then each person will be mailed their own race kit. Race kits may arrive on different days, even if you entered a group of participants at the same time.

Race Numbers

All runners and walkers must pin your event race number to the front of your top before the start of each event. Event race numbers will be colour coded according to the event you are in.

Half-marathon – Yellow race number
Australian Institute of Fitness 10km – Red race number
5km – Blue race number
3km Kids Run – Green race number

Results & Finishers medals

Your results will be produced by net time. The timing tag will record your official time from when you cross the start line until you cross the finish line. Trophies will be awarded to the first three males and females in each event based on gun time. So, if you feel you have a chance of placing, please run in the first wave.

All participants who complete their event will be presented with the 2012 edition of the “icons of Melbourne” medal featuring the Shrine of Remembrance medal once they have crossed the finish line.

Run Melbourne Course Map

The map below is a combined course map of all the Run Melbourne events.

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Like most Melbourne Fun Run events we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a group of our personal trainers entering in the events. So make sure to keep an eye out for our MaxNRG Personal Training team who will participating at this years Run Melbourne and if you do see us, please come and say hello.

ENTER THE EVENT HERE

If you want to participate in a Melbourne 2012 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training are here to help you. Our mobile personal trainers operate throughout Melbourne and can create a training regime customised to whatever health and fitness goal you have set out to achieve.

Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online contact form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team can discuss your current training program.

Albert Park MS Walk + Fun Run (Sunday June 3rd 2012)

May 9, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

MS Walk and Fun Run 2012

Albert Park Lake, ALBERT PARK

Sunday 3rd June, 2012

The annual MS Walk and Fun Run at Albert Park is on again in 2012 so if you are looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne then come and join us in the MS Walk and Fun Run at Albert Park Sunday 3rd June 2012.
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About the Albert Park MS Walk and Fun Run

As we start moving into the winter weather of June it is sometimes too easy to stop exercising and stay indoors in front of a nice warm fire. Taking part in the 2012 MS Walk and Fun Run will not only improve your overall health and fitness, it will also make you feel warm inside for contributing to such a great cause. Stroll or power-walk, travel by wheelchair, pram or stroller, wear serious sports gear or wacky team costumes. Whatever you choose, you will be helping thousands of Australians who are living with multiple sclerosis.

Walking Event Details

The event will start and finish from Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake and will follow a scenic track around the lake with some fantastic views of Melbourne.

Warm Up Time: 10.00am
Start Time: 10.30am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km
The map of the MS Walk Route is below

MaxNRG Warm Up Exercises

We also have a team entering the event and would love for you to join us!
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Join our MS Fun Run Team!

Fill out our online form or contact David – 0403-741-278 to join our team and help us raise money for MS by wearing a ‘Special MaxNRG RED MS Fun Run T-Shirt’.

Running Event Details

The fun run event will start and finish in the same location as the walkers event at Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake and will follow a scenic track around the lake with some fantastic views of Melbourne.

Start Time: 9.00am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km

**All participants receive an electronic timing chip

Enter online now or come down to Albert Park Lake and register on the day.

Take the first step in becoming part of this iconic winter event and register online now!

Good luck to all our St Kilda Personal Training clients and our South Melbourne group personal training clients who are attending this charity event!!!

Wear RED at the MS Walk and Fun Run

Make a statement and wear RED at the 2012 MS Walk and Fun Run. Lead the way by wearing your red hats, red scarves, red gloves, red jackets, red pants, red shoes or even painting your faces red or spraying your hair red!

Imagine a flowing SEA OF RED around Albert Park Lake displaying a visual support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Don’t own anything red? On the day you can purchase a warm red beanies or red scarves.
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$5 for a beanie
$10 for a scarf
Join the MaxNRG Team and wear a RED MS Event T-Shirt! – MS T-Shirt are T.B.C with 50% of the proceeds being donated to MS Australia. Enquire HERE if you’d like to order one.

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*Note:The merchandise tents will be accepting cash sales on the day.

Do it for Charity!!!

This is one of the major events held in Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for MS Australia.
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MS Australia

MS Australia is also the largest funder of MS research in Australia through its research branch MS Research Australia.

Find out more about multiple sclerosis and MS Australia Click here for details

Donate Here

Enter the walk/run online now.

Albert Park Fun Run Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Join the MaxNRG 2012 Team

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2012 charity fun run, walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Moonee Valley Classic Fun Run (Saturday March 3rd, 2012)

February 27, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Moonee Valley Classic Fun Run

Moonee Valley Athletics Centre, Moonee Valley

Saturday 3 March, 2012

With just two weeks before the annual Moonee Valley Classic gets underway again for the 15th time at the Moonee Valley athletics centre, the team at MaxNRG personal training is sending out a reminder to all Moonee Valley locals and any running/walking enthusiasts out there to get involved!

This is a fantastic event sponsored by some big name organisations including Bendigo Bank, Brooks and most fittingly the Moonee Valley Weekly. Participants have the choice between a 5km or 10km run or a 5km walk – you can pick the challenge that most suits you! There will also be entertainment throughout the entire event PLUS a jumping castle, face painting and other great activities for the kids.

So throw on your runners, grab some friends and enjoy the scenic views of the Maribyrnong River while you break a sweat and get moving.

2012 Entry Details:

Where:

Moonee Valley Athletics Centre
Corio Street, Moonee Ponds, 3039

When:

Saturday March 3rd 2012
– Registration and number collection begins at 3pm
– 10km Run 5pm
– 5km Run/Walk 5:15pm
– Presentations at 6:15pm
– Event aims to finish at 7pm

5km run/walk and 10km run, Family 5km run/walk

5km Run/Walk: EARLY- $12.50, ON DAY – $15.00, LEISURE CHALLENGE – $5.00
10km Run: EARLY- $15.00, ON DAY – $20.00, LEISURE CHALLENGE – $10.00
Family 5km Run/Walk: EARLY- $20, ON DAY – $30.00, LEISURE CHALLENGE – $10.00

– Early Bird Fee closes 5pm Wednesday 29th February 2012.
– Family Entry consists of 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 12.
– Leisure Challenge fee is only applicable to Moonee Valley Residents registered for the 2012 Leisure Challenge through the YMCA – participant passport must be presented on the day.

Prizes:

– There are prizes for individual place getters in each category, spot prizes and show bags for each participant!

Bags:

There will be an area available to store you’re belongings while you race and don’t worry this area will be manned at all times.

Timing:

A professional timing company will be recording finish times and can be found at
http://results.racetectiming.com. The results will be available two days after the event.

This is a great opportunity to track your progress over a particular distance OR if you’re working persistently towards a bigger goal later in the year, maybe even a half marathon!

Parking:

This is limited within the Moonee Valley Athletics Centre car park itself but participants are encouraged to take advantage of parking spots available on Bruce Street and Park Crescent. BUT if you’re local enough why not walk down to ensure you’re truly warmed up before the race begins!

Moonee Valley Classic Fun Run Map

Training:

If you are on track to compete in this Moonee Valley event on March 3rd but still don’t feel 100% confident about making the whole distance OR if you are aiming to improve your time and need some extra help to get you over the line… why not join one of MaxNRG’s experienced trainers for that last minute push?

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

MaxNRG is a mobile personal training company that will come to you with an individualised training program devised to meet all your fitness goals. MaxNRG regularly trains clients at various locations around the Maribyrnong River in particular the Moonee Valley Athletics track and can help you fast track your fitness goals with our 1 on 1 mobile personal training and group boot camps.

Call 0403-741-278 today and speak to one of the head MaxNRG personal trainers Dave Atkinson or Russell Laurie or fill out our online enquire form to learn more about our personal training services in the Moonee Valley area.

Maribyrnong River Run (Saturday March 17th, 2012)

February 13, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Victoria University River Run 2012

Maribyrnong River, Maribyrnong, VIC 3032

Saturday 17th March, 2012

Last year’s twilight River Run was such at success down at the Maribrynong River that this year it is on again giving everyone the opportunity to farewell Summer by running or walking along the iconic Maribyrnong River as the sun goes down.
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This years event will be longer than last years with a 5km run/walk starting at 5:30pm, followed by an 10km run/walk starting at 5:50pm. The course will start from Coulson Gardens, and will head north along the Maribrynong River through the new Afton Street Conservation Park Wetland, and return back along the other side of the river.

Come and run the Marby River!!!

Saturday 17th March is St Patrick’s Day, so instead of heading down to the Anglers Tavern by the river for a beer, why not celebrate with family and friends in the GREEN surrounds of Coulson Gardens. There is a playground in Coulson Park for the kids and plenty of barbeque and seating areas to kick back, watch the sun set and enjoy an evening picnic after the race.

There is no official charity or fun raising in place for this event, but the 2012 Victorian University River Run, encourages participants to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Maribrynong River Run Event Details

Entry Details

5km run/walk and 10km run/walk
Adults: EARLY- $33 LATE – $38 ON DAY – $41
Children U/15: EARLY- $19 LATE – $22 ON DAY – $25
Concession (Full-time student or health care card holder): EARLY- $28 LATE – $33 ON DAY – $36

On-line entries are now OPEN!

On the day entries will be open from 4:00pm on the day. Please arrive early to ensure you have enough time to register and, if needed, drop your clothes off at the the clothing storage area before the event starts.

– No refunds. No dogs/bikes/rollerblades.
– Early entries close at 5:00pm on Friday, 2 March 2012.
– Online entries close at 9:00am on Friday, 16 March 2012.
– Manual entries incur an additional $3 per person administration fee.

Online entry forms can be found here

Please note: your race number will not be sent to you. Please collect your race number on the evening of the event from the Number Pick-up marquee.
Click here to download a manual entry form.

Maribyrnong River Fun Run Location

Assembly area
The assembly area is at Coulson Gardens, Maribyrnong, alongside the scenic Maribyrnong River (Mel Ref 28 C7).
Start line
The start line is located on Chifley Drive, about 50 metres from Coulson Gardens.
Finish line
The finish line is also located on Chifley Drive, adjacent to Coulson Gardens.

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and some of our Maribyrnong personal trainers entering the 5km and 10km fun runs. So make sure to keep an eye out for Russell Laurie and David Atkinson who are two of the best local personal trainers in Maribyrnong and should be participating on the Saturday, and if you do see us come up and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2012 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers operate all throughout Melbourne and can help you with a training regime that will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form to find out more.

Queen of the Lake (Sunday February 5th, 2012)

February 3, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake 2012

Albert Park Lake, ALBERT PARK

Sunday 5th February, 2012

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne? Come and join in the Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake at Albert Park on Sunday 5th February 2012.
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BECOME A QUEEN FOR THE DAY!!!

On Sunday, 5 February, become a Queen for the morning, celebrate women’s health and fitness and run/walk 5km or 10 km around Albert Park Lake in the 2012 Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake.

The Melbourne Fun Run event provides a fantastic opportunity for you to gather your friends and family, compete in a running or walking event, celebrate women’s health and fitness and actively support Ovarian Cancer Australia.

Catering for both serious runners and those participating for fun, the 5km or 10km run/walk around Albert Park Lake includes a group fitness warm-up and post event activities for everyone!

Do it for Charity!!!

Women of all ages and abilities are welcome to come down and join in the fun of this longstanding event. And, in 2012 participants are encouraged to sign up and help raise money for Ovarian Cancer Australia.
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Ovarian Cancer Australia

As a national not-for-profit organisation founded in 2001 by people directly affected by ovarian cancer this charity is the country’s leading organisation for ovarian cancer awareness, support, advocacy and research.

Every 11 hours an Australian woman dies from ovarian cancer. There is no detection test – the Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer so learning the risks and symptoms is critical to ensure early diagnosis.

For more information and to learn the symptoms visit www.ovariancancer.net.au or call 1300 660 334.

Queen of the Lake Event Details

Entry Prices

5km run/walk and 10km run/walk – ENTRY ON THE DAY
Adults – $41
Children U/15 – $25
Concession (Full-time student or health care cardholder) – $36
Mother-Daughter U18 – $56
Mother-Daughter over 18 – $68

Please note: your race number will not be sent to you. Please collect your race number on the morning of the event from the Number Pick-up marquee.

Click here to download a manual entry form.

ONLINE ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED. ON DAY ENTRIES OPEN 7AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH AT PALMS LAWN, ALBERT PARK (Mel Ref 2K F6)

Date: Sunday 5th February 2012
7.00am: Registration opens
7.55am: MC interviews Tanya Farrar (Brazilian Butterfly owner)
8.00am: Saucony fashion showcase to start
8.17am: 5km Warm up (Presented by MSHF Training)
8.30am: 5km Start
8.31am: MC interviews Ovarian Cancer representative
8.37am: 10km Warm up (Presented by MSHF Training)
9.00am: 10km Start
9.15am: 5km medal ceremony
9.30am: MC interviews Ovarian Cancer representative
10.30am: 10km medal ceremony

Queen of the Lake 2012 Fun Run Map

Queen of the Lake Map 2012

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and some of our mobile personal trainers entering the 5km and 10km fun runs. So make sure to keep an eye out for any of our local personal trainers who will participating on Sunday, and if you do see us come and say hello.

If you would like more information about the event – CLICK HERE

Walk for Prems (Sunday 6th November 2011)

September 11, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Walk for Prems 2011 Charity Fun Run/Walk

Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Sunday 6th November, 2011

Each year thousands of babies are born premature or sick, and a whole family begins the journey through neonatal intensive care units and special care nurseries.

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On the 6th of November 2011 at locations throughout the country families, friends and supporters will walk for these special babies to help raise funds for the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation. Melbourne will hold the biggest event with both a walk and a fun run. The Palms Lawn Area will be a hub of activity with music, entertainment, children’s entertainment and market stalls.

Walk for Prems Charity Fun Run/Walk

The major walk/fun run will be held at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne where participants can take part in a timed 10km run, 5km run or 5km walk. This will be followed by a wide range of entertainment including music, jumping castle, face-painting and much more, with everybody invited to come down to Albert Park Lake and enjoy the day.

Date: Sunday, 6th November 2011
Where: Albert Park Lake, Albert Park
Start Times: 9.30am – 10km run, 9.45am – 5km run, 10.30am – 5km walk
Distance: 5km walk/run, 10km run

Entry Fees

Adult: $30
Child: $10

There will be NO race day entries!!!

Entries can be made online here

Do it for Charity!!!

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Life’s Little Treasures

Lifes’s Little Treasures Foundation is a non government funded volunteer run charity that aims to improve the outcome of babies born premature or sick. We do this by providing support, friendship, information and assistance to families and supporting research throughout Australia.

“Raising Awareness of Premature Births”

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MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our local albert park personal trainers who will be down at Albert Park Lake during the charity event and come and say hello if you see one of us.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.