Our Community
Because Running is Better Together
Early starts, sunrises, long runs, coffee and chats. The Runners Hub is built around the shared effort, the friendships, the laughs, the hard days and the good ones.
The Runners Hub Journal
Member stories, coach insights, event write-ups and everything else worth sharing from the Hub
"I cried at the finish line. Three years ago I couldn't run 5km without stopping, and I was terrified of being the slowest person at my first Wednesday session. Nobody cared how slow I was. They just kept turning up with me…"
Karen, 58 - from run-walking 3km to a marathon finish line
3km - 42.2
The Distance
3 years
With the Hub
58
Age at first marathon
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Dave, 47 - Mentone
3:38 → 3:24 · Melbourne Marathon
"I'd done four marathons solo off internet plans. Turns out the thing I was missing wasn't fitness, it was Tuesday nights at the track with people who push you."
Read Dave's story →
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Sarah, 42 - Sandringham
Custom Coaching · Half marathon PB
"An app can't notice you're flat, or that work blew up your week. Mel does. The plan bends around my life, and I've never been more consistent."
Read Sarah's story →
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Sue — regional VIC (remote)
Coached online · First 10km
"Training in a town of 800 people, I finally feel part of a running community. The plan lands in TrainingPeaks, the check-ins land on WhatsApp, and it works."
Mornington Marathon
A 32km feature race like no other, from Naracoopa to Currie on King Island, a stunning island between Victoria and Tasmania. The twist: a handicap system means everyone, front to back of the field, has a shot at a tight finish. The Hubbers made a long weekend of it and loved it, taking home a premium eye fillet steak and King Island cheese as prizes!
Melbourne Marathon
The 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, featuring a revamped, faster course with a 20% improved elevation profile. The event, which includes a 42.195km marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 3km distances, finishes inside the MCG. Renowned runner Eliud Kipchoge will participate in the 2026 event.
Holistic Health Fair
Explore a variety of holistic health practices at our annual Holistic Health Fair. Meet local practitioners, attend informative sessions on nutrition, physical therapy, and mental health, and discover new ways to improve your wellness. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits.
Wellness Workshop
Join us for an immersive workshop focused on mindfulness and meditation techniques. Learn practical exercises to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and improve overall well-being. This event is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Come run with us
Whether you're new to running, getting back into it, or simply looking for a great group to run with, we'd love to help.
Get in touch and we'll help you get started.