Lace up and join the Melbourne Marathon Festival

Are you looking for a challenge this year? Why not sign up for the 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon? Held on Sunday, 12 October, it is your chance to get active, have fun and represent the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) as you run onto the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in one of Australia’s biggest running events.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or doing it for the first time, there’s a distance for everyone – from a casual 5km walk to the full marathon. By joining the BSL team, you can Fight Poverty while taking on this exciting challenge. Your fundraising efforts will directly support people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

General entry for the full and half marathon is already sold out. However, as an official charity partner, BSL offers guaranteed spots for charity runners who meet their fundraising goal. Simply commit to fundraising a set amount, and you'll receive free race entry. But hurry—places are limited! 

To register for the full or half marathon charity places, go to https://melbmara2025.grassrootz.com/brotherhood-of-st-laurence/vip/new .

Remember, you must meet your fundraising target to guarantee your free race entry. Your fundraising page will be automatically set up once you register so you can start sharing it with friends and family right away!

You will even receive a BSL-branded running shirt to proudly wear on race day.

If you need help signing up or have any questions, please email john.montecastro@bsl.org.au .