Walk for Prems (Sunday 6th November 2011)

September 11, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Walk for Prems 2011 Charity Fun Run/Walk

Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Sunday 6th November, 2011

Each year thousands of babies are born premature or sick, and a whole family begins the journey through neonatal intensive care units and special care nurseries.

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On the 6th of November 2011 at locations throughout the country families, friends and supporters will walk for these special babies to help raise funds for the Life’s Little Treasures Foundation. Melbourne will hold the biggest event with both a walk and a fun run. The Palms Lawn Area will be a hub of activity with music, entertainment, children’s entertainment and market stalls.

Walk for Prems Charity Fun Run/Walk

The major walk/fun run will be held at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne where participants can take part in a timed 10km run, 5km run or 5km walk. This will be followed by a wide range of entertainment including music, jumping castle, face-painting and much more, with everybody invited to come down to Albert Park Lake and enjoy the day.

Date: Sunday, 6th November 2011
Where: Albert Park Lake, Albert Park
Start Times: 9.30am – 10km run, 9.45am – 5km run, 10.30am – 5km walk
Distance: 5km walk/run, 10km run

Entry Fees

Adult: $30
Child: $10

There will be NO race day entries!!!

Entries can be made online here

Do it for Charity!!!

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Life’s Little Treasures

Lifes’s Little Treasures Foundation is a non government funded volunteer run charity that aims to improve the outcome of babies born premature or sick. We do this by providing support, friendship, information and assistance to families and supporting research throughout Australia.

“Raising Awareness of Premature Births”

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MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our local albert park personal trainers who will be down at Albert Park Lake during the charity event and come and say hello if you see one of us.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Great Strides Walkathon (Sunday 23rd October, 2011)

August 29, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Great Strides Walkathon 2011

Princess Park, Carlton North

Sunday 23rd October, 2011

Take Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at Princes Park, Carlton North and help raise funds for CF sufferers in Victoria. The Great Strides Walkathon provides you with the option of taking part in the 3km or 6km walk, or a 6km run.
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Come and join us at Cystic Fibrosis Victoria’s (CFV) annual Great Strides Walkathon for the 3/6km walk or 6km run around Princes Park. It’s a great day out for the whole family. This October, take a sprint or a stroll with hundreds of people throughout Victoria to support families living with Cystic Fibrosis!

Great Strides is our national walkathon hosted to support families and individuals living with Cystic Fibrosis.

It is a family fun day with celebrity appearances, a sausage sizzle, prizes and post event massages all a part of the festivities.

Great Strides Event Details

The event is a great opportunity for people with CF, their families and friends to gather in an outdoor setting, minimising the risk of cross infection; thus increasing awareness of CF/CFV and the importance of fitness, encouraging the community to engage in regular physical exercise; and to raise vital funds so CFV can continue supporting Victorian people living with CF.

Date: Sunday, 23 October 2011
Where: Princess Park, Carlton North
Start Time: 9.00am
Distance: 3km walk/run, 6km walk/run

Register Online Here

Please download and return the Great Strides Registration form and remember Early Bird Prices close Friday October 7th. All prices are outlined on the Registration Form. Please return the form via email to events@cfv.org.au, fax to (03) 9686 3437 or mail to 80 Dodds Street, Southbank VIC 3006.

Registration Fees

	Early Bird Registration (Ends Fri 07^th October 2011)	On the Day Registration
Individual	$ 15	$ 20
Child (15 yrs inclusive)	$ 5	$ 5
Family (Child 15 yrs inclusive)	$ 35	$ 40
Team (6 max)	$ 60	$ 70

View the Great Strides Flyer and Registration Form

Do it for Charity!!!

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Cystic Fibrosis Victoria

Cystic Fibrosis Victoria aim to promote research, increase awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and provide education, support and advocacy to Victoria’s Cystic Fibrosis community.

Show your support of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) by wearing RED!!!

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Great Strides Walkathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our Carlton personal trainers who will at Princess Park during the charity event and come and say hello if you see one of us.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Buddy Walk (Sunday 16th October, 2011)

August 24, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Buddy Walk 2011

Princess Park, Carlton

View Buddy Walk 2012 details HERE

Sunday 16th October, 2011

If you are looking to participate in an upcoming charity event in Melbourne, then come and support Down Syndrome Awareness Week at Princes Park in Carlton.
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Buddy Walk is an international walk-a-thon style event aimed at raising funds for and awareness of Down syndrome.
There are 13 walks being held across Australia in 2011, with most walks coinciding with Down Syndrome Awareness Week.

Buddy Walk Event Details

Buddy Walk is an international walk-a-thon style event aimed at raising funds for Down Syndrome Victoria and awareness of Down syndrome. The walk itself is an easy walk suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

There are more than 260 Buddy Walks around the world. In Australia, the walks coincide with Down Syndrome Awareness Week during October.

Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011
Where: Princess Park, Carlton
Registration Check In: 8.30am
Start Time: 10.00am
Distance: 3.2km

Registration to take part in the walk is $5 per adult (persons aged 17 and under are free).

Register Online Here

For further information on any Buddy Walk event, please phone 1300 658 873 or email fundraising@dsav.asn.au

Do it for Charity!!!

With great entertainment for people of all ages and entry free for kids, this event is more than just another fundraising event, it’s a great family day out!

Buddy Walk brings together people with Down syndrome and their invited ‘buddies’ – everyone from friends and family to teachers, politicians and co-workers – to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome within the community.

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Down Syndrome Victoria

Down Syndrome Victoria works to empower individuals with Down syndrome for a lifetime of meaningful inclusion in the community. Down Syndrome Victoria can provide parents, families and friends of children and adults with Down syndrome with support, encouragement, information and resources.

Register Online Here

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MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our Carlton personal trainers who will at Princess Park during the charity event and come and say hello if you see one of us.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Sussan Women’s Fun Run (Sunday 4th December, 2011)

August 17, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Sussan Women’s Fun Run 2011

Catani Gardens, St Kilda

Sunday 4th December, 2011

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne?

Registration for one of Australia’s premier women’s only fun run The Sussan Womens Fun Run, is now open for 2011!

The Sussan Women’s Fun Run 2011 has been an iconic event on the Australian women’s fun run scene for 26 years. What began in 1986 as a relatively small fun run has grown into one of Australia’s premier women’s only fun run. 2010 was the 25th Anniversary which brought a new dimension, of ‘togetherness for a cause’ for women in the sport.
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Fun Run Event Details

SuperSprint and the event sponsors are excited to present the Sussan Women’s Fun Run for 2011. Entrants can choose between a 5km or 10km run or walk which is again being held at Catani Gardens, St Kilda.

Date: Sunday, 4 December 2011
Where: Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Start Time: 7.30am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km

Register Online Here

Do it for Charity!!!

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will once again be on board as the event’s official charity, so all those taking to the streets of St Kilda will have the opportunity to raise funds for a very worthy cause.
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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Sussan share an important and special partnership. Through the partnership Sussan is helping make a significant difference to Australians diagnosed with breast cancer. Join in the 2011 Sussan Women’s Fun Run and take the opportunity to help Sussan continue their role to support women with breast cancer by sending your fundraising page around to all your family and friends

How to begin your fundraising Page

Upon entering the Sussan Women’s Fun Run event, GoFundraise will automatically send you an email detailing the simple steps involved in creating your own personalised fundraising web page. Click Here to start Fundraising!
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2011 Entry Fees

Enter early and SAVE! Enter before 5pm on Friday 28th October 2011 to take advantage of the reduced fee. All entries received after this time will incur a $5 late fee.
Adults
EARLY (Before Oct 28th) – $55
LATE (After Oct 28th) – $60
Junior (Under 18)
EARLY (Before Oct 28th) – $45
LATE (After Oct 28th) – $50

Entry closing dates

Entries closes 5pm Wednesday 30th November 2011 or earlier if the field limit is reached.

Subject to availability there will be limited late entries available in person on the day prior to event (Saturday 3rd December) at the race venue from 10am to 2pm. Saturday entries must be paid for in cash and are not guaranteed a show bag.

There will be NO race day entries!!!

Official Event T-shirt

SuperSprint and the major event sponsors Sussan are supplying all entrants with an official 2011 Sussan Women’s Fun Run event t-shirt. All entrants in both the 10km and 5km races will receive a high quality Sussan t-shirt as a part of their entry fee.
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For more information on the T-Shirt sizing visit the Sussan Event Website for full details.

Other Event Merchandise

In 2011, you can show your support even further and purchase your very own Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) pink Cap or BCNA socks.

All proceeds from the cap and socks go to BCNA and their quest in ensuring that women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live.
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You can purchase the BCNA cap and/or socks during the entry process, after you have selected your t-shirt size for the event’s official event t-shirt.

You will be able to collect your cap and socks at the registration tent on either Saturday 3rd December 2011 between 10-2pm or on the event morning, Sunday 4th December 2011 from 6am.

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The Sussan Women’s Fun Run Course & Map

Starting and finishing in St Kilda’s picturesque Catani Gardens the Sussan Women’s Fun Run heads north along Beaconsfield Parade towards Port Melbourne until the turnaround point at Kerferd Road for the 10km event and Mills Street for the 5km. Participants then head back towards St Kilda with 5km participants turning at the marker heading back into the finish chute in Catani Gardens. Competitors in the 10km race will continue along Jacka Boulevard which runs into Marine Parade all the way to Point Ormond before turning around and heading for home.

Register Online Here

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Enquire about Private Group Training in St Kilda – We encourage people to get together in small groups with friends, family or work colleagues to train together with our private group training sessions. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Upstream 50km Challenge (Saturday 19th November 2011)

August 9, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Upstream 50km Challenge

Waterfront City Docklands, MELBOURNE

Saturday 19th November 2011

The Upstream 50km Challenge is on again in 2011 so come and join in the fun and register with your family, friends and colleagues on Saturday 19th November and help raise funds for charity.
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Upstream 50km Challenge 2011

What’s involved in the Upstream Challenge?

The walk starts at Waterfront City in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct. It then progresses along a 50km route in the Melbourne Metropolitan area, making use of the scenic walking routes along the Yarra River. Four checkpoints break the 50km into 10km sections and the walk concludes at Donvale Christian College for celebrations, food and an awards presentation.

How does the event work?

Participants can enter the event in three different ways; register for the 50km Challenge as an individual or as a team or enter as a relay team.

Individual Entry: Walk the entire 50km at your own pace.

Team Entry: walk the entire 50km as a team. Teams can be made up of any number of people with a maximum of 6. Teams MUST stick together throughout the event, so if you are at different fitness levels or speed, we suggest you register as an individual.

Relay Entry: Walk the 50km as a relay. Relay teams require a minimum of 2 (and a max of 10) people and each member must walk a minimum of 30km during the duration of the 50km. Teams will need to have someone walking at all times over the 50km but each individual does not need to complete the 30km in one continuous go.

Is this a race?

The Upstream 50km Challenge is not a race, but some awards will be given at the end of the race as well as prizes for the highest fundraisers. The 50km walk will take you on average between 9-11 hours, but that depends on your level of fitness and if you rest and checkpoints.

How to Register for the Walk?

You’ll need to register by Friday 11th November 2011. There is no registration fee, but each participant must commit to fundraising a minimum of $200 in donations. $50 of which will be requested during your initial registration. All donations will go towards your total fundraising amount, are tax deductible and 100% will go towards your chosen beneficiary.

Register Online Here

Do it for Charity!!!

By supporting the 2011 Upstream 50km Challenge, you can make a massive difference to any of these four terrific projects:

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Camp Quality

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Disability Sport & Recreation

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Entrust Foundation

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Leprosy Mission Australia

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Participants must nominate which beneficiary they wish to support with their donations, or they can choose to share their donations. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and 100% of donations go directly to the charities.

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The Upstream Track/Map

The 50km track starts at Waterfront Piazza, Docklands and follows the Yarra River alongside South Wharf, Crown Casino, Southbank and Birrarung Marr. It continues to follow the Yarra river out to the eastern suburbs. Once in Templestowe, the path leaves the Yarra River and follows Mullum Mullum Creek to the finish in Donvale.

Start Point: Docklands
Location: Waterfront Piazza, Docklands Drive, Docklands (Melways Ref 2E D4)

Checkpoint One (10km): Kevin Bartlett Complex
Location: Kevin Bartlett Sporting Complex, Burnley (Melways Ref 59 B1)

Checkpoint Two (20km): Fairfield Park
Location: Fairfield Park Drive (off Heidelberg Rd), Fairfield (Melways Ref 30 H12)

Checkpoint Three (30km): Yarra Flats Reserve
Location: Yarra Flats Reserve, Ivanhoe East (Melways Ref 32 C6)

Checkpoint Four (40km): Westerfolds Park
Location: Westerfolds Park, Templestowe (Melways Ref 33 F1)

Finish Line (50km): Donvale Christian College
Location: 155 Tindals Rd, Donvale (Melways Ref 34 K9)

The full map book can be found HERE at the upstream foundation website.

Register Online Here

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Like most of the fun runs and charity events that happen in Melbourne each year we are hoping to have some of our clients and a possibly a few of our personal trainers enter in the event.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers will make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Variety Santa Fun Run Melbourne (Sunday 27th November 2011)

August 2, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Variety Santa Fun Run in Melbourne 2011

Waterfront City Docklands, MELBOURNE

27th November 2011

The Variety Santa Fun Run is gearing up for 2011 so come and join in the fun and register with your family, friends and colleagues on Sunday 27 November and help raise funds for Variety the children’s charity.
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Victoria Variety Santa Fun Run 2011

What is the Variety Santa Fun Run?

The Variety Santa Fun Run is a 5km fun run being held at the Waterfront City in Docklands, Melbourne.

You can run, walk, skip, hop, jump – finish it however you like, but just make sure you do it in your official Variety Santa suit. The suit is included in your registration fee so there can be no excuses for not getting into the Christmas spirit on the day!

You can enter as an individual, family, corporate team or with your friends and with the choice of a 4.2km run/walk, 8.4km run/walk, or 12.7km run, all ages and abilities can participate in this event.

Collecting your Santa suit?

Santa suits and entrant numbers will be available for collection from the Variety office at H71, 63-85 Turner Street Port Melbourne VIC 3207 between Monday 14th and Thursday 24th November, between 10am – 2pm ONLY after payment of registration has been received.

Alternatively, Santa suits and entrant numbers may be collected at the marshaling area at Waterfront City between 7 – 8.30 ONLY on the day of the race.

While the event will not be timed, participants are required to wear a race number and anyone not wearing a race number will not be allowed to take part in the fun run.

Children 2 – 10 will receive a Santa Hat on the day, and encourage anyone under 2 to dress in the Christmas spirit for the day.
(Children under 2 years of age are FREE but still need to register)

Race Day Event Details

Registration Waterfront City Docklands – 7am
Santa’s warm up session – 8.30am
Run kicks off at 9 SHARP – 9am
with presentations and Christmas entertainment to follow!

2011 Entry Fees

Adults (11+ years)
EARLY (Before Sept 31st) – $35
LATE (After Sept 31st) – $40
Children (2-10 years)
EARLY (Before Sept 31st) – $20
LATE (After Sept 31st) – $25
Children Under 2 years
FREE

Team Registration (Groups of 10 or more)
EARLY (Before Oct 30th) – $30pp
LATE (After Oct 31st) – $35pp
CHILDREN UNDER 10YRS – $15pp

Additional Santa Suits can be purchased when you register for a fee of $25

How to Register for the Fun Run?

You can register to run online using your Visa or MasterCard and the organisers request that people register online as much as possible. This includes Team, Family, Corporate, Schools and Individual entries.

If you are unable to register online you can also download a manual registration form:
MANUAL REGISTRATION FORM

Manual registrations should be faxed to 03 8698 3933 or alternatively, mailed to PO Box 1076, South Melbourne Victoria 3205.

Do it for Charity!!!

This is one of the major events held by Variety in Australia each year. Variety, the Children’s Charity is dedicated to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn.

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Variety Australia

As a National, not–for–profit organisation Variety transforms and improves the lives of thousands of children in need every year. They help improve young lives from birth, right up until the age of 18.

With the funds raised from the 2011 Santa Fun Run, Variety will be able to provide hundreds of children with the specialised mobility equipment they urgently need. Give children greater freedom this Christmas – it is a wonderful and priceless gift!

Every person that participates in the Variety Santa Fun Run can walk tall this Christmas knowing that they have helped to change young lives for the better.
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Enter online now at http://www.varietysantafunrun.com.au/VIC/Register.aspx

2011 Santa Fun Run Map

The Santa Fun Run pre race warm up and start will be held at Waterfront City in Docklands.
MAP COMING SOON…

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Like most of the fun runs and charity events that happen in Melbourne each year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a few of our personal trainers enter in the event.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers will make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Spring into Shape Melbourne

July 18, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Brooks Spring into Shape Melbourne Series 2011

Alexander Gardens, MELBOURNE

Sun 18 Sept, Sun 23 Oct, Sun 27 Nov

Spring is almost here so why not enter one of the fun runs, walks, rides or charity events that are on in Melbourne? Come and join in the Brooks Spring into Shape Melbourne Series for 2011.
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Brooks Spring into Shape Melbourne Series 2011

Spring is upon us and it’s time to look and feel sensational while saying goodbye to the winter blues – the cold early mornings, and insulating kilos!

Melbourne’s superior short-distance running and walking event, the Brooks Spring into Shape Series, will be held on Sunday, 18 September, Sunday, 23 October and Sunday, 27 November at Alexandra Gardens.

With the choice of a 4.2km run/walk, 8.4km run/walk, or 12.7km run, all ages and abilities can participate in this event, which is designed to challenge participants, as they take in some of Melbourne’s inner city beauty. PLUS, maintaining the same course and distances across the Series allows participants to increase and gauge their fitness levels during Spring, leading into an event filled Summer!

Event Entry Details

Race packs will not be sent out. They will be ready to pick up at the numbers pick up marquee on event day.

If you wish to enter the event on the day, they will be taking entries from 7.00am but make sure you arrive ealry to avoid the queues. Late fees also apply for on the day entries which are listed below.

Free Stuff

Series entrants score a FREE Brooks technical running T-shirt (RRP $70).
Race 1 entrants receive a free Brooks drawcord bag.
Race 2 entrants receive a free FLY Active running wrist pocket.
Race 3 entrants receive a free pair of Brooks socks.

If you bring four friends your entry is FREE, and you also go into the draw to WIN an overseas trip to Kokoda (RRP $5,890) or New Zealand (RRP $3,690), thanks to Stafford and Rowse.

So kick start your team and Spring into Shape now!!!

Series Entry Prices (All 3 Events)

Adults: EARLY- $80 LATE – $95 ON DAY – $98
Children U/15: EARLY- $60 LATE – $69 ON DAY – $72
Concession (Full-time student or health care cardholder): EARLY- $70 LATE – $79 ON DAY – $82

Single Race Entry Prices

Adults: EARLY- $30 LATE – $35 ON DAY – $38
Children U/15: EARLY- $20 LATE – $23 ON DAY – $26
Concession (Full-time student or health care cardholder): EARLY- $25 LATE – $30 ON DAY – $33

– No refunds. No dogs/bikes/rollerblades.
– Early entries close at 5pm Friday one week prior to each event.
– Online entries close at 9am the Friday prior to each event.
– Credit notes will only be issued if notified by 5pm Friday, one week prior to the event. A $10 administration fee will be deducted.
– As Series entrants receive a free Brooks technical T-shirt, no credit notes will be issued for series entrants.

Online entry forms can be found here

Alexander Gardens Fun Run Map

Become a Volunteer

You don’t have to be a runner or walker to be part of the Brooks Spring Into Shape Series. You can join in the event as a volunteer, undertaking roles in areas such as:
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Clothing
Course Marshals
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Volunteers are required on event day, from approximately 6:30am until 12 noon. To become a volunteer, or for more information, please email
volunteer@starttofinish.com.au or call Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9285 0600.

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

Like most fun runs and charity events that happen in Melbourne each year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a few of our personal training team enter in the series.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Run Melbourne (Sunday 17th July 2011)

June 20, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne? Come and join in Run Melbourne at Federation Square on Sunday 17th July 2011.

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

It’s on again in 2011!

On Sunday, 17 July 2011, Run Melbourne, presented by The Age will be held once again, offering participants a half-marathon, a 10km run and a 5km run or walk, starting and finishing at Federation Square. From its inception in 1994 as Run to the G, this event has become synonymous with Melbourne.

New in 2011 is the free Run Melbourne Expo (Thursday 14 July – Saturday 16 July) and a 3km Kids Run (Saturday 16 January).

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age, is the community fitness event for everyone. With the right training, anyone, at any age and any fitness level can participate. It’s also an opportunity to raise money for the charity you care about most.

From its inception in 1994 as ‘Run to the ‘G’, this event has been held every year since (with the exception of 2001) and 2011 will be the 17th staging.

During this time, the course has taken participants past many of Melbourne’s major landmarks, including the MCG, Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Arts Centre, NGV and Federation Square.

However, throughout the years, the course has changed both distances and routes. Some of the most recent changes were: the decision to change the main event from an 8km to a 10km in 2003, to move the start and finish from the MCG to Federation Square in 2006, and to add the challenge of a half-marathon (21.1km) in 2006.

$280,000 was raised in 2008 for a variety of Victorian charities. In 2009, that figure almost doubled as a staggering $533,717 was raised and in 2010, 17,655 runners and walkers raised more than $1 million! This year, they are aiming to raise a much needed $1.5 million for worthy causes!

Run Melbourne Course Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and 2 of our personal trainers entering in the events. So make sure to keep an eye out for our MaxNRG Personal Training team who will participating in the charity event and come and say hello.

If you want to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online contact form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Run Melbourne Expo

June 19, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

Run Melbourne Expo 2011

Federation Square

Thursday July 14 until Saturday July 16 2011

Join us at the FREE Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo at Federation Square in the three days leading up to Run Melbourne, presented by The Age.
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About the Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo

New in 2011, is the free Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo (Thursday, 14 July – Saturday, 16 July) and a 3km Kids Run (Saturday, 16 July).

While the kids run, parents can visit the Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo (open from 8am until 1:30pm) at Federation Square to check out all the latest running gear (with exclusive sales/discounts), to seek advice from trainers, dieticians and athletes, or to mingle with fellow parents and Run Melbourne participants.

The expo will feature state of the art displays, interactive stalls and exclusive discounts on some of the leading running shoe, apparel, accessory and nutrition brands.

The Run Melbourne Expo is a must see for all running and fitness enthusiasts as well as a great place to start if you are a novice runner, social jogger or weekend warrior looking to improve your health and fitness, break through the pain barrier, or to simply enjoy your running experience more.

There will be seminars on how to prepare for an event, including training tips and advice on what to eat in the lead up to an event, PLUS trainers, dieticians and athletes will be available to chat to about any running or fitness queries you may have. Free fitness and health assessments and other activities to get you more involved in Run Melbourne will be on offer, as well as sample healthy snacks and the opportunity to learn about upcoming events!

The expo is also a great opportunity to meet other like minded people, especially for interstate and international participants keen to meet locals who can tell them about the local area and the sights.

3km Kids Run

With the introduction of the Kids Run anyone can really be a part of Run Melbourne, presented by The Age in 2011.

The Kids Run is designed for young primary and secondary school students (aged between four and fourteen years old), who may not be able to complete the 5km distance. It is intended to encourage young people to lead a fit and healthy life, to set goals and to take pride in their achievements.

The Kids Run is a great way for students to represent their school in a fun, friendly and challenging community fitness event in a non-competitive atmosphere. It also provides an opportunity for them to raise funds for their favourite charity.

The Kids Run is a 3km off-road untimed run around the banks of the Yarra will be beld at 10am on SATURDAY, 16 JULY (the day before the main event). It is held on the day prior to Run Melbourne, so that kids can avoid the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the main race day, and participate with just their peers.

All kids will receive a medal for participation, and a showbag of goodies at the finish line. Their names will also be printed in the Run Melbourne Results Liftout in The Age on Tuesday, 19 July 2011.

Kids 3km Run Course Map

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

On Sunday, 17 July 2011, Run Melbourne, presented by The Age main event will be held with a half-marathon, a 10km run and a 5km run or walk, starting and finishing at Federation Square. From its inception in 1994 as Run to the G, this event has become synonymous with Melbourne.

For more event details click below
Run Melbourne, presented by The Age

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

Albert Park Walk + Fun Run (Sunday June 5th 2011)

June 2, 2011/in Melbourne Fun Run 2011/by Russell Laurie

MS Walk and Fun Run 2011

Albert Park Lake, ALBERT PARK

Sunday 5th June, 2011

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne? Come and join in the MS Walk and Fun Run at Albert Park on Sunday 5th June 2011.
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About the Albert Park MS Walk and Fun Run

In winter it is sometimes too easy to stop exercising and stay in your warm bed. Taking part in the 2011 MS Walk and Fun Run will not only get the blood pumping and improve your overall health and fitness, it will also make you feel warm inside for contributing to such a great cause.

Walking Event Details

The event will start and finish from Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake and will follow a scenic track around the lake with some fantastic views of Melbourne.

Start Time: 10.30am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km

Join 5000 others for the warm-up exercises and celebrations before making your way around the beautiful Albert Park Lake. Stroll or power-walk, travel by wheelchair, pram or stroller, wear serious sports gear or wacky team costumes. Whatever you choose, you will be helping thousands of Australians who are living with multiple sclerosis.

Running Event Details

The fun run event will start and finish in the same location as the walkers event at Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake and will follow a scenic track around the lake with some fantastic views of Melbourne.

Start Time: 9.00am
Distance 1: 5km
Distance 2: 10km

**All participants receive an electronic timing chip

Enter online now at http://www.mswalk.org.au/vic/portal.asp or come down to Albert Park Lake and register on the day.

Take the first step in becoming part of this iconic winter event and register online now!

Good luck to all our St Kilda Personal Training clients and our South Melbourne group personal training clients who are attending this charity event!!!

Wear RED at the MS Walk and Fun Run

Make a statement and wear RED at the 2011 MS Walk and Fun Run. Lead the way by wearing your red hats, red scarves, red gloves, red jackets, red pants, red shoes or even painting your faces red or spraying your hair red!

Imagine a flowing SEA OF RED around Albert Park Lake displaying a visual support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Don’t own anything red? On the day you can purchase a warm red beanies or red scarves.
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$5 for a beanie
$10 for a scarf

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*Note:The merchandise tents will be accepting cash sales on the day.

Do it for Charity!!!

This is one of the major events held in Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for MS Australia.
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MS Australia

MS Australia provides programs and choices to people with MS including a range of residential facilities, social support programs, accommodation support services, attendant care in private homes, involvement with regional centres and country link programs. These services are vital to maintain the independence and dignity of people with MS.

MS Australia is also the largest funder of MS research in Australia through its research branch MS Research Australia.

Find out more about multiple sclerosis and MS Australia Click here for details

Enter online now at http://www.mswalk.org.au/vic/portal.asp

Albert Park Fun Run Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a few of our personal training team entering the 5 and 10km fun runs. So make sure to keep an eye out for our Albert Park personal trainers who will participating in the charity event and come and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.