Run for the Young Marathon

Anderson Street places you on the edge of the Yarra Valley backdrop, lending this local race its relaxed weekend atmosphere. Run for the Young Marathon has had over a decade to become a “cherished tradition,” reading more like a community day with bibs than a serious road-racing event. The purpose is also clear: every dollar raised supports Bridge Builders Youth Charity and its “commendable work with young people.” On the day, expect runners, walkers, families, kids, first-time marathoners, and many people happy to be moving together. The event village opens early, the longer course remains open for six hours, and the schedule includes options for children, walkers, steady runners, and those tackling their first marathon. It is the type of “friendly, inclusive marathon” that truly brings “the fun back into fun run.”