PLEASE READ the short version rules below before signing up.

More rules and information coming soon, but for the eager beavers keen to run Sunday, these are to help you.

Marysville Marathon festival was born from the Ashes of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. After 11 years of holding this event in Marysville, COVID-19 has meant that 2020 will be a VIRTUAL EVENT.

IMPORTANT to note this is not your usual Marysville Running Festival event, it should be seen as a support mechanism to Marysville Communities first and foremost.

This virtual event will continue to support the local emergency services SES & CFA and community groups that are so important to the Marysville Community.

Your Participation is important to the community, however we ask that you take seriously your responsibility to follow all guidelines and laws relevant to where you choose to carry out your virtual event.

Full details of the virtual event rules are provided on the website, including how to submit your results.

We look forward to hearing and seeing via photos and comments on the event page how you created your own virtual Marysville Marathon experience.

And of course we look forward to seeing you back for real in 2021 in Marysville

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THE RULES with more possibly to be added soon

Marysville Marathon Festival 2020 Virtual Run/Walk information.

Q. When will the virtual Marysville Marathon be held.

A. You must complete your event from Nov 8th to Dec 11th 2020.

Q. Can I complete my event before I sign up?

A. Yes, for a limited time you can, however this is only valid from Nov 8th to Nov 11th for the eager beavers.

Q. Are there any legal requirements.?

A. Yes. You must follow all State and local rules, including Covid restrictions and requirements.

Q. Do I have to Run?

A. No, you can walk or run, even be pushed in a pram if a little one, you can even be a four legged participant so long as you are registered you are considered a participant and will receive a finishers medal and be included in the results.

Q. Where can I complete my virtual event?

A. You can log your event anywhere that is legal and abides by all State and local relevant rules.

Q. Is this virtual event supporting charities?

A. Yes, 100% of profits will be shared with Community groups, SES and CFA, as well as our charity partner CanTeen.

Q. How will winners be calculated?

A. Given the mere nature of a virtual event in various locations means that not all courses are equal it is very difficult to be fair and even when allocating places. Therefore, if you are participating and keen to be considered for the top 3 podium places in each event and age group you must meet some of the basic “result requirement guidelines”.

Q. What are the “result requirement guidelines”?

A. Here are a few, with more later.

You must not use mechanical aids, except walking poles,

You can use 4 legs if you have that many.

No you can’t be pushed or pulled up hills, you get the idea, just like any normal run, no unfair advantages permitted.

If you want to be considered for the podium you must submit your results, including GPS data for proof. All results provided without GPS data are ineligible for the podium but will be inserted in the results table in order.

A formula will be applied to potential podium results, based on an elevation factor, we anticipate this scale a multiplier to your time based on your elevation set against the actual course elevation. Please note this will not be an exact science but rather a way to determine the top 10 places with some form of fairness. We ask that the final decision based on a formula is accepted, remembering this is a virtual event and impossible to make absolutely even and fair when on different courses at different times.

Q. Will I receive a race bib?

A. Yes, well kinda. We will email your bib after all results are submitted and full event results are calculated, it will double as a certificate and include your name, time and place, including age group placing.

Q. Are there trophies and Prizes?

A. This event is focused on all profits going to community groups and emergency services. To maximise our donations, we will be keeping outgoings on a very tight budget. Let’s see what we can muster up from some sponsors, trophies might be custom made.

Q. Are there any more rules?

A. We will possibly add more rules if needed to enhance your experience and ensure you conduct your own event safely and fairly.