Melbourne Marathon
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The Melbourne Marathon has been held every year from 1978. It consists of the traditional marathon distance. (41.195 km). The Race celebrated its 30th birthday recently with a new course which featured the MCG as both the starting point and finishing point.
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[edit] The Course
There have been a variety of different courses used for the Melbourne Marathon although the most common course has began at Frankston and concluded at either Albert Park or at the Arts Center on St. Kilda Rd.
[edit] Previous Winners
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1978: Bill Scott: 2:21:04
1979: Andrew Lloyd: 2:26:44
1980: Andrew Lloyd: 2:17:37
1981: Andrew Lloyd: 2:19:03
1982: Bill Rodgers: 2:11:08
1983: Jumu Ikangaa: 2:13:15
1984: Jumu Ikangaa: 2:15:31
1985: Fred Vandervennet: 2:12:35
1986: Richard Umberg: 2:17:21
1987: Ric Sayre: 2:14:16
1988: Tommy Hughes: 2:18:14
1989: Takeshi So: 2:18:13
1990: Russell Foley: 2:20:35
1991: Victor Muzgovoi: 2:17:02
1992: Slawomir: 2:16:04
1993: Jerry Modiga: 2:15:07
1994: Manabu Kawagoe: 2:19:02
1995: Osamu Monoe: 2:17:19
1996: Zerhun Gizaw: 2:22:40
1997: Greg Lyons: 2:15:49
1998: Daniel Radebe: 2:12:48
1999: Michael McIntyre: 2:25:04
2000: Jamie Harrison: 2:25:53
2001: Todd Ingraham: 2:23:58
2002: Phillip Sly: 2:22:28
2003: Magnus Michelsson: 2:14:00
2004: Magnus Michelsson: 2:26:51
2005: Nick Harrison: 2:23:30
2006: Kazunari Suzuki: 2:23:43
[edit] Spartans
Spartans are runners who have completed 10 or more Melbourne Marathons. They are recognizable by their distinctive singlets. The title of Spartan is very highly sought after amongst Victorian runners.
[edit] Spartan Legends
Spartan Legends are a select group of runners who have completed every Melbourne Marathon since the beginning. At present there are only 13 remaining Spartan Legends.
