Marysville to Melbourne presented by the Difference

Press Release / 18.01.2012

If you are up for the 155km multisport challenge as a team or an individual, click here to enter and join the 1000+ competitors expected to compete in this unique and exciting event.

What are you signing up to? An adventure taking in six scenic legs as you trail run, road ride and flat water paddle from the mountain township of Marysville to the metropolis of Melbourne's CBD in a true 'journey' event that will push you to the physical limit over the course of a day's racing.

Check out an article written by a solo competitor from last year's event, David 'It was much tougher than Ironman!' McCormack to get a real feel for it!

You'll run through the beautiful Yarra Ranges with its towering tree ferns, cycle through Kinglake and surrounding towns on spectacular roads providing awe inspiring views to the city and then paddle on the serene Yarra River right into the heart of the metropolis at Melbourne's Docklands.

This is a race that provides physical challenge and personal reward as a classic crusade for teams and individuals. We welcome you to take up the challenge.

 
The course includes:

19km trail run
50km road ride
41km road ride
14km trail run
15km Fitness Paddlers Australia river paddle
16km Yarra's Edge river paddle
...through to the finish at Yarra's Edge at Docklands

The course is open to all levels of athletic ability and may be completed as an individual doing all legs or as a relay team of 3, 4, 5 or 6 people.

So mark April 29th 2012 in your race calendar and make the commitment. ENTER NOW HERE.