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Samsung Melbourne Marathon 2007

7 Oct 2007



All events start and finish at the MCG and take various courses through the city



The Samsung Melbourne Marathon is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2007 and it’s doing it in style. On Sunday 7 October this year competitors in all events will finish on the hallowed turf of the MCG, doing a complete lap just like Kerryn McCann did in her 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games triumph.



There is something for everyone with the 4 events on offer in the:

• Samsung Melbourne Marathon (42.2km)
  
  
• Asics Half Marathon (21.1km)
  
  
• The Coffee Club Melbourne 10km
  
  
• Yarra 5.5km Run / Walk.
  
  

Phone: 03 9864 1137.

Web: [url="http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au"]http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au[/url]

MORE INFO



In 2007, the event is moving to a new home – the MCG, and with new courses and distances on offer, its going to be a very exciting year!



There is something for all ages and levels of fitness, and we look forward to seeing everyone – from experienced runners to first timer “fun run” competitors, together with your family, friends and work colleagues on Sunday 7 October to help celebrate this iconic Melbourne event turning 30. With an increase in entrants expected and field limits in place across all distances, start training now and complete your entry form early so as not to miss out!



The 4 events (42.195km, 21.1km, and new 10km & 5.5km distances) will all start and finish at the MCG – watch yourself finish on the big screen as you retrace Kerryn McCann’s 2006 Commonwealth Games win. The ‘G’ will turn into ‘Marathon Headquarters’ with plenty to do for competitors and family and friends. There will be an Expo, Cafes, Public catering outlets and Dining rooms. There will be plenty of room to watch all the action on the finish line and live vision on the big screens.



With a total of over AUD$20,000 in prize money and AUD$30,000 in prizes for the placegetters across all events, as well as random prize giveaways throughout the morning, there is great incentive to be part of the 30th Anniversary of this great Melbourne event.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FOUR RACES/EVENTS



Samsung Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)



Start Time – 7.45am (Marathon & Half Marathon events)

Start Location –Wellington Parade South (100m from the MCG); Melways Ref 2G C5

Field Limit – 3,000 competitors

Marathon Cut Off Time Limits



* Intersection of Kerferd Road and Beaconsfield Parade (11km) – 1hr 20mins

* Jetty Road Turnaround (23.5km) - 2hrs 50mins

* Intersection of Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Road (34km) – 4hrs 15mins

* Fed Square (40km) - 4hrs 45mins

* Finish - 5 hour cut off



Minimum Age – 18 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – will be placed every 1km on course

Exclusions – prams, pushers, pets, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course



Runners will head along Wellington Parade South; up to and along Flinders Street before turning left at Swanston Street and heading out along St Kilda Road. Runners will then head along St Kilda Road to Fitzroy Street and turn right into Lakeside Drive, exiting at Albert Road. The course will then head along Kerferd Road before turning left into Beaconsfield Parade.



At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and then follow the beach road along Jacka Boulevard, Marine Parade, Ormond Esplanade, St Kilda Esplanade and then along Beach Road to Sandringham.



The Turnaround Point for Marathon runners is at Abbott Street in Sandringham. Runners will turn at this point and then retrace their steps to St Kilda, and then follow the traditional course up Fitzroy Street, turn left into the beautiful tree-lined boulevard of St Kilda Road all the way to Princes Bridge.



Runners then take a right turn down Princes Walk at the back of Fed Square, and follow the path through Birrarung Marr and up over William Barak Bridge. Continuing around the MCG concourse in a clockwise direction before entering the MCG off Brunton Avenue at the Gate C “Tunnel”. Runners then will run an anti-clockwise lap of the MCG before finishing in front of the MCC Members Stand.





ASICS Half Marathon (21.1km)



Start Time – 7.45am (Marathon & Half Marathon events)

Start Location –Wellington Parade South (100m from the MCG); Melways Ref 2G C5

Field Limit – 5,000 competitors

Cut Off Time – Intersection of Kerferd Road and Beaconsfield Parade (11km) – 1hr 20mins

Minimum Age – 16 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – will be placed every 1km on course

Exclusions – prams, pushers, pets, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course



Runners will head along Wellington Parade South; up to and along Flinders Street before turning left at Swanston Street and heading out along St Kilda Road. Runners will then head along St Kilda Road, turning right into Fitzroy Street and then another right into Lakeside Drive, continuing around Albert Park Lake exiting at Albert Road.



The course will then head along Kerferd Road before turning left into Beaconsfield Parade. At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Fitzroy Street, runners head left and commence their return journey back to the MCG along Fitzroy Street and then left into the beautiful tree-lined boulevard of St Kilda Road to Princes Bridge.



Runners then take a right turn down Princes Walk at the back of Fed Square, and follow the path through Birrarung Marr and up over William Barak Bridge. Continuing around the MCG concourse in a clockwise direction before entering the MCG off Brunton Avenue at the Gate C “Tunnel”. Runners then will run an anti-clockwise lap of the MCG before finishing in front of the MCC Members Stand.





The Coffee Club Melbourne 10km Run



Start Time – 8.30am

Start Location –Wellington Parade South (100m from the MCG); Melways Ref 2G C5

Field Limit – 8,000 competitors

Cut Off Time – Intersection of Linlithgow Ave and St Kilda Rd (7.5km) – 1hr 20mins

Minimum Age – 13 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – will be placed every 1km on course

Exclusions – prams, pushers, pets, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course



Runners will head along Wellington Parade South; up to and along Flinders Street before turning left at Swanston Street and heading out along St Kilda Road.



Runners head along St Kilda Road (eastern side) to Anzac Avenue and along Birdwood Drive before heading down Anderson Street. At the bottom of Anderson Street, runners will head on to the Tan Track and continue around the Tan before re-entering St Kilda Road at Anzac Avenue.



Runners then take a right turn down Princes Walk at the back of Fed Square, and follow the path through Birrarung Marr and up over William Barak Bridge. Continuing around the MCG concourse in a clockwise direction before entering the MCG off Brunton Avenue at the Gate C “Tunnel”. Runners then will run an anti-clockwise lap of the MCG before finishing in front of the MCC Members Stand.





5.5km Yarra Run / Walk



Start Time – 9.00am

Field limit – 4,000 competitors

Start Location – Outside the MCG at the Eastern end of William Barak Bridge

Melways Reference 2G B6 (50m from MCG’s Ponsford Stand)

Cut Off Time – No limit

Minimum Age – All ages welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult

KM markers – will be placed every 1km on course

Exclusions

– Prams and pushers ARE PERMITTED on course

– scooters, inline skates, bikes or pets are NOT permitted on course



This event will commence outside the MCG at the Eastern end of William Barak Bridge, (50m from MCG’s Ponsford Stand) and exiting at the footbridge above Birrarung Marr and heading down to the Yarra trail.



Runners and walkers then continue down alongside the Yarra River to Morell Bridge, then proceed across the river and return back towards the City, crossing underneath Swan Street. The course will follow the trail through Alexandra Gardens and then head right at St Kilda Road.



Runners then take a right turn down Princes Walk at the back of Fed Square, and follow the path through Birrarung Marr and up over William Barak Bridge. Continuing around the MCG concourse in a clockwise direction before entering the MCG off Brunton Avenue at the Gate C “Tunnel”. Runners then will run an anti-clockwise lap of the MCG before finishing in front of the MCC Members Stand.