JOIN US FOR THE
THE HALLORA MARATHON FESTIVAL
We have a distance for everyone!
42km, 24km, 16km, 8km, 5km and a Kids Dash
Sunday December 8th, 2024
The 2024 Marathon Begins in ↓
WALK - RUN - RIDE
The Hallora Marathon Festival is a regional running event, with two main aims:
1. Build community engagement, whilst promoting physical activity
2. Raise much needed funds for Peter Mac Cancer Centre
DISTANCES
42km
24km
16km
8km
5km
Kids Dash (approx 300m)
The Hallora Marathon events cater for all ages and abilities.
Please note, the marathon and 24km events are ‘run’ only. The rest have options to walk or cycle.
THE HALLORA MARATHON FESTIVAL
The Hallora Marathon began as a marathon in 2015.
The event was started by Daniel (event president) as a perfect opportunity for him to raise money for Peter Mac, as he saw this cause to be important, as it was very close to his heart.
The event was inspired by one of Daniel’s friend’s, Sarah Porter, who was diagnosed with Leukaemia. She spent a long time at Peter Mac during her recovery.
Daniel’s Pa was also diagnosed with the disease, and passed away, after suffering prostate cancer.
Following this, the drive to bring the Hallora Marathon Festival to the community each year since has been inspired by these stories, and the stories of so many others.
We want to be able to raise money to allow people like Sarah and Daniel’s Pa the optimal treatment, to go on and live fulfilling lives.
EVENT DAY INFO:
Our 24km and 42km events begin at Hallora Recreation Reserve.
Our 16km, 8km, 5km and Kid Dash events start at Western Park in Warragul.
The finish line for all events is at Western Park in Warragul.
Our Event Hub at Western Park will feature: music, MCs, merchandise, food, drinks, a community BBQ fundraiser run by The Pharaoh’s Angels and so much more to enjoy and refuel after the races are complete.
The community buzz of all the spectators really assists in getting everyone over the finish line.
The Hallora Marathon Festival supports community involvement and we are extremely grateful for The Baw Baw Shire Council, as well as our sponsors and all of the local businesses, who support us each year.
We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday December 8th, 2024!
WHY WE DO IT – PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is internationally recognised for helping to lead the search for cancer cures, and is Australia’s only public hospital, solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
Peter Mac has 3,300 staff, including more than 750 laboratory and clinical researchers, all focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.
We see this to be such an important cause to fundraise and donate to.
Donations made from The Hallora Marathon to Peter Mac Cancer Centre:
- 2019: $7,456
- 2020: Nil due to government restrictions
- 2021: $21,000 was donated to Peter Mac
- 2022: $23,534 was donated to Peter Mac
- 2023: $40,010 was donated to Peter Mac