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Melbourne Marathon 2018

Melbourne Marathon 2018

Source: Miyuki Roberts

On Sunday 14th October, 34,734 runners took part in course for Medibank Melbourne Marathon 2018. Over 100 runners came from Japan to participate in this biggest ever event in Melbourne Marathon history.


Melbourne Marathon 2018
Source: Miyuki Roberts
Melbourne Marathon 2018
Source: Miyuki Roberts
Melbourne Marathon 2018
Source: Miyuki Roberts

On a sunny sunday morning, thousands of people woke up early to take part in this year's Melbourne Marathon, whether running or just cheering the runners on the road. There were entrants of all ages and abilities participating together to run, jog, walk, and wheel in the centre of Melbourne. Many Japanese came to Melbourne specifically for this event, they shared their stories with SBS. 

 


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