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

29/10/2026

Meet Pacer, David Parfitt 🏃

“I love pacing Run for the Young because it’s about so much more than hitting a goal time. Every step supports Bridge Builders’ work with local kids, so I feel like I’m helping someone finish their first marathon or chase a PB while contributing something real for the community.

I especially love working with the Marathon Newbie group, encouraging first-timers through those final kilometres and watching them realise they’re about to become marathoners.

The volunteers are amazing, cheering and calling your name, even if they’ve never met you, and it’s like the whole community turns out to make it happen. That mix of charity and community is what keeps me coming back.”

- David Parfitt, on pacing for RFTY.

28/10/2026

Relive Race Day with Field Of View Sports Photography 📸

A huge thank you to Field of View Photography for supporting the Run For The Young Marathon. Their professional photographers will be at the event village and out on the course, capturing the highs of race day, from the start line to the finish 🏃‍♂️

Your professional photos will be available for purchase after the event, so you can take home a memory of your big day and further support BBYouthCharity 💙

27/10/2026

RACE UPDATE! 🎤
Bib pick up is now available at TRC Lilydale 🙌

Ready to collect your bib?
Head to The Running Company Lilydale, 242 Main Street, Lilydale. Opening hours - Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm. Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Sunday, closed.

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.

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 ⭐️

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.

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

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! 😁

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.

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

Address

6/9 Clarke Street
Lilydale, VIC
3140

Telephone

+611300640160

Website

http://runfortheyoung.com/

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