Run For The Young Marathon

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Run For The Young Marathon The Run For Young Marathon is a fantastic annual event in Melbourne Australia. Profits go to a local Youth Charity, Bridge Builders Youth Organisation.

🏃 Marathon Fun Fact!The first woman to finish the Boston Marathon had to hide in the bushes to even start.In 1966, women...
21/10/2026

🏃 Marathon Fun Fact!
The first woman to finish the Boston Marathon had to hide in the bushes to even start.
In 1966, women weren’t allowed to enter. Bobbi Gibb (then 23) trained in secret, rode a Greyhound bus across the country, and on race morning hid in forsythia bushes near the starting line in Hopkinton, dressed in her brother’s Bermuda shorts, a swimsuit, and a hooded sweatshirt.
After the gun went off and about half the (all-male) field had passed, she jumped out and joined the race. The other runners quickly realized she was a woman and cheered her on. She finished in 3:21:40, ahead of two-thirds of the men, and was greeted at the finish by the governor of Massachusetts.

Meet Pacer, Zoran Petrovski 🏃“I enjoy pacing for Run for the Young because it gives me the opportunity to support and en...
21/10/2026

Meet Pacer, Zoran Petrovski 🏃
“I enjoy pacing for Run for the Young because it gives me the opportunity to support and encourage other runners & for such a great cause.
I love helping runners stay motivated & encouraging them along the way. It’s very rewarding to cross the finish line knowing I’ve helped someone achieve something they may not have thought was possible.”
- Zoran Petrovski, on pacing for RFTY ⭐️

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Find Your Perfect Fit With The Running Company Lilydale 👟A huge thank you to TRC Lilydale for supporti...
20/10/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Find Your Perfect Fit With The Running Company Lilydale 👟

A huge thank you to TRC Lilydale for supporting the Run For The Young Marathon. Proudly owned by passionate runners and coaches Steve and Bec Rosel, the Lilydale store has been helping local athletes, recreational runners, walkers and those with specific footwear needs since January 2019, making sure every run and every moment in their shoes is special.
Whether you’re gearing for your first marathon or chasing a new PB, the team at Lilydale can help with:
👉 Footwear Consultation
👉 Men’s Footwear
👉 Women’s Footwear
👉 Training Plans
👉 Hydration & Nutrition
👉 Monthly Run Club

Visit them at 242 Main Street, Lilydale
or call (03) 8201 4683.

Running tip! The Two Biggest Pillars of Recovery. The two biggest pillars of recovery are:👉 Sleep and downtime👉 Nutritio...
19/10/2026

Running tip!
The Two Biggest Pillars of Recovery.

The two biggest pillars of recovery are:
👉 Sleep and downtime
👉 Nutrition

Getting on average a minimum of 7-8hrs sleep a night reduces your risk of injury. In fact, research shows that less than 8hrs a night increases your risk of injury by 1.7x, and it increases with less sleep.

Nutrition in the form of carbohydrate, protein and fats (good ones) helps top up your energy stores and repair muscle and tendon. Ensure you replenish lost fluids and salts with appropriate fluids. A Sports Dietitian like Keeley at Thrive Sports Medicine can help you work out your individual energy requirements.

Running tip brought to you by Thrive Sports Medicine

Bookings can be made online: www.thrivesportsmed.com.au
or by Phone: 8202 5330

Did you run Rollercoaster this weekend? Looking for another local event? We all love signing up for another run before w...
17/10/2026

Did you run Rollercoaster this weekend? Looking for another local event?

We all love signing up for another run before we finish one. Choose from the 5km, 10km, Half Mara or even the full marathon. There is something for everyone! 😁

🏃 Marathon Fun FactAt the 1952 Olympics, Emil Zátopek won the marathon… despite never having run one before. Zátopek had...
16/10/2026

🏃 Marathon Fun Fact

At the 1952 Olympics, Emil Zátopek won the marathon… despite never having run one before. Zátopek had already taken gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m earlier in the Games. On a whim, he decided to enter the marathon too. His strategy was simple: find the pre-race favorite (British world-record holder Jim Peters), stick to him, and ask if the pace felt right. When Peters (already fading) joked that it was too slow, Zátopek took him at his word, surged ahead, and won by more than two and a half minutes in an Olympic record time of 2:23:03. He remains the only person ever to win the 5k, 10k, and marathon at the same Olympics.

Race packs incoming… 🙌Our team of vollies doing an incredible job, mailing out the second round of our race packs!! If y...
15/10/2026

Race packs incoming… 🙌

Our team of vollies doing an incredible job, mailing out the second round of our race packs!!

If you registered between 14th July and 1st October, your bib has been mailed out to you 📬

Meet Pacer, Kaz Thorburn 🏃‍♀️“I’ve been running RFTY since 2016 and this year is my 9th year. I travel from Far North Ql...
13/10/2026

Meet Pacer, Kaz Thorburn 🏃‍♀️

“I’ve been running RFTY since 2016 and this year is my 9th year. I travel from Far North Qld to support Bec and her fantastic event ✈️

Being invited to be a Pacer at this event is a great opportunity to support the local running community and assist those with a goal of 4:30 Marathon 🎉

RFTY will be my 578th Marathon.” 🤩

- Kaz Thorburn, on why she loves pacing for RFTY.

Registrations for Run For The Young 2026 are officially open.This year we’re bringing the same energy, community spirit,...
16/02/2026

Registrations for Run For The Young 2026 are officially open.

This year we’re bringing the same energy, community spirit, and big-heart impact.

Secure your spot, lace up your shoes, and start training with purpose. Every step helps us support young people and futures that deserve every chance to thrive.

Sign up now via the link in bio.

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112852/run-for-the-young-marathon/register

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6/9 Clarke Street
Lilydale, VIC
3140

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