Running/Walking Melbourne Marathon Festival
Event Wrap Up
About 100 Monash staff, students, alumni and Monash Sport members took part in the Asics Melbourne Marathon 2005 challenge on Sunday 9 October.
It was the first time a dedicated Monash team participated in the annual event.
Five Monash team members completed the full 42.2 kilometre marathon. They began by taking a bus from the city, with thousands of others, to the Frankston start line, after which they ran along the Nepean Highway, onto St Kilda Road and finished underneath the Arts Centre spire.
Mr David Collopy from Monash Sport had a great result -- finishing 67th out of 1561 participants in the marathon.
Participants also had the option of running the Melbourne Half Marathon or the 7.5 kilometre Melbourne Marafun.
About 45 team Monash members completed the Melbourne Half Marathon - the largest half marathon event in Victoria, with nearly 4000 participants.
Half of team Monash chose the Asics Melbourne Marafun, which was popular with families, as children under 16 and prams were permitted.
The university's participation in the Melbourne Marathon was coordinated by Monash Sport, as part of Monash's 2005 Community Fitness Events Program.
Monash Sport service assistant Mr David Nankervis said it was a great effort by competitors and volunteers.
"It was a great turn-out considering this was the first time Monash had entered a team in the event," Mr Nankervis said.
"It was an early start, in cold, wet and windy conditions -- but everyone was there bright and early with great attitudes.
"Mr John White - who retired as campus director of Caulfield and Peninsula in 2002, but has continued his involvement in sport at Monash - was part of the Monash team, choosing to complete the half marathon."
Monash Sport will coordinate the university's participation in the Around the Bay in a Day cycling event -- taking place this Sunday 16 October - and the Portsea Swim Classic in January 2006.
Registrations
Registrations are now closed as the event has been run for 2005.
There are Monash Sport running shorts (unisex) available to buy for only $25. If you would like to purchase a pair of these running shorts please email david.nankervis@campuslife.monash.edu.au with your size.
The design for the t-shirts, running singlets and unisex running shorts have been finalised.
The designs are available for viewing and download as Adobe Acrobat .pdf files.
The Melbourne Marathon Carnival is an exciting Event for participants of all ages and fitness levels. With running and walking opportunities ranging from distances of 5km up to 42km, Monash University will be supporting a huge team.
Chris Wardlaw is a former student and tutor at Monash, an Australian Olympian and the Head Coach of the Australian Track and Field team at the Sydney Olympics (Including Cathy Freeman). He is regarded as one of the leading long distance running coaches going around.
Chris is happy to assist the Monash Community and has passed on the following message: "Congratulations on joining the Monash team for the marathon carnival. As a former Monash student and staff member I am delighted to have this opportunity to support the members of the Monash community in their endeavours. Hopefully my training program will ensure that all participants derive the maximum benefit and satisfaction from their involvement. Good luck. Chris"
Support Services
Monash University can provide you with all the support you need in order to complete your part of the Marathon Festival. Wether you need high performance training for the marathon, or physical assistance in starting off your training for the Marafun, we can help.
Please check out the support services Monash has to offer, and use us to your advantage
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Volunteering – Can You Lend a Hand?
Monash Sport is also providing the opportunity to enjoy the fun and the experience of the Community Fitness Events with Monash Sport without even raising a sweat. We require volunteers for the Marathon Carnival (and also the ‘Around the Bay in a Day’ Ride and the Portsea Swim Classic) in a huge variety of duties, and we would love for you to be part of the Team.
All volunteers receive the official Monash Sport Team t-shirt, and access to the Hospitality Marquee on Race Day.
If you would like to be involved in a volunteer role for the Marathon Carnival or any of the other Community Fitness Events please send an email to volunteer@sport.monash.edu.au.
Marathon Team Relay
This is a great opportunity for corporate, school and social groups to jointly complete the course and to raise funds for charity.
Each team is to consist of a maximum of 6 runners and a minimum of 3.
Leg 1 starts at the official start line, and changes over at the relay stations at 7.5km, 15km, 21.1km, 30km, and 35km. All relay teams must supply their own support crew.
Melbourne Marafun (7.5km)
The Asics Melbourne Marafun is a 7.5k family event. It gives young and old the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of Melbourne's unique marathon
It starts at Point Ormond Reserve, Elwood. Melways Ref A2.
It is the only event in which children under 16 years and prams are permitted.
All participants receive a medal and certificate
All start areas will have staff and volunteers to assist participants with information, water, toilets and medical support. A clothing bus is provided to take participant’s clothing to the finish line for collection on presentation of a race number.
Half Marathon Run/Walk (21.1km)
The Asics Melbourne Half-Marathon stars at The Tea House, Ricketts Point at 8am
(Melways Ref 86 B8)
This is the largest half-marathon in Victoria with 4000 competitors.
All start areas will have staff and volunteers to assist participants with information, water, toilets and medical support. A clothing bus is provided to take participant’s clothing to the finish line for collection on presentation of a race number.
Marathon (42.2km)
The Asics Melbourne Marathon starts at Mile Bridge on the Nepean Highway Frankston at 8.00am, opposite theTrainstation Health and Fitness Centre. Melways Ref: Map 99 D10.
All start areas will have staff and volunteers to assist participants with information, water, toilets and medical support. A clothing bus is provided to take participant’s clothing to the finish line for collection on presentation of a race number.
The Nepean Highway will be closed in both directions from 7.00am from Seaford Road to Fletcher Street. Access this area via Wells Road.
Event Information
The Asics Melbourne Marathon (42.2K), Asics Half Marathon (21.1K), Half Marathon Walk, Marathon Team Relay or Marafun (7.5K) can offer a personal challenge, a team building opportunity and a means to support some wonderful charities.
All finishers receive the Asics Melbourne Marathon medal, results book and certificate.
The Asics Melbourne Half-Marathon starts at The Tea House, Ricketts Point.
This is the largest half-marathon in Victoria with 4000 competitors
All finishers receive a half marathon medal and certificate
The first Australian male and female finisher of the half marathon will receive a trip to the 2005 Rotorua Marathon
For more information on the event itself please see the event website. |
