Registrations for this event are closed.
Get ready for your next fitness challenge and beat the winter blues with the Team La Trobe Walk and Run.
In a time where the La Trobe University community has been isolated from friends, family and colleagues, the Team La Trobe Walk and Run event will provide an opportunity for our community to connect and motivate one another in a two-week health and fitness challenge.
From June 16 to 30, participants will work individually or in teams to work towards completing a 42km marathon either by walking or running on average three kilometres each day. The kilometres can be completed at any time and any location to suit you or your team.
Also join the Facebook event to keep up-to-date with team's progress, win prizes and to share your experiences while completing the challenge.
Strive for notable achievements:
- I-So-Speedy: Shortest number of days/hours to complete the marathon (Quickest marathon).
- Taking my Quaran-time: Longest number of days/hours to complete the marathon (Longest marathon).
- Most consistent: Most days completing a walk or run.
- Largest team
Win prizes including:
- Team La Trobe participation event singlets
- Sports Park or Sports Centre facility hire (3 hours) *
- Two 2-week specialty studio trials (Inc. reformer Pilates) for you and a friend *
- Two outdoor group training sessions (10-person limit) *
- Team signed Super Rugby Melbourne Rebels ball
- Team signed A-League Melbourne City Football Club jersey
* Terms and conditions apply – subject to availability and COVID protocols
Should you have any questions please contact Andrew, Sport Events Coordinator, via email a.pettigrove@latrobe.edu.au.
FAQs:
- How many team members in each team? As many or as few as you like. Remember it is 3km on average per day.
- Does each individual in a team have to complete 42km individually? No, the goal of a team is to achieve the marathon together.
- Can team members complete their walks and runs from different locations ? Yes, simply track you distance on the Nike Run Club app where ever you walk or run. Further information on how to track your distance and join the challenge will be provided upon registration.
- Can I use my Garmin? Yes, Garmin is a supported partner app to the Nike Run Club app.
- Will I receive a registration confirmation email? Yes. Should you not reciece an automatic email, Andrew, Sports Events Coordinator, will send a pre-event information email.
