Run for the Young Marathon
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Run for the Young Marathon : Lilydale, Australia
Run for the Young Marathon is an annual running event held in Lilydale, Victoria, organised by the Bridge Builders Youth Charity. The event includes multiple race distances offered on the same day and directs event fundraising to support Bridge Builders' work with young people.
The program of distances includes:
- 2.5 km kids run for children aged 12 and under
- 5 km walk or run open to all ages
- 10 km suggested minimum age 8 years
- 21.1 km half marathon suggested minimum age 14 years
- 42.2 km marathon suggested minimum age 16 years
- 42.2 km Newbie for first time marathon participants only
The marathon course allows walkers provided they can finish within a six hour course cutoff. The event lists an event village and a runners guide for participant information. Sponsorship and service partners for the event include local running retailers, sports medicine and nutrition providers, traffic management, photography, and Mount Lilydale Mercy College.
The event is presented as a family oriented occasion with races suited to children and adults across a range of distances, and with proceeds supporting youth-focused charitable activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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