Following the Melbourne Marathon, put the Great Australian Run in your calendar.

Enter online by Friday, October 23 and go into the draw to win two entries and return flights from Australia to Newcastle in the UK to participate in the 30th Great North Run – the world’s biggest half marathon!
 
The Great Australian Run returns bigger and better in 2009, with thousands of runners, joggers and walkers of all levels set to participate in the name of fun, fitness, footy and fundraising.
 
To be staged on Sunday, November 29 the 15km fun run will start and finish in Albert Park, and there are many ways to get involved.
 
For starters, you can choose to walk it, jog it or race it.
 
The Great Australian Run is renowned for attracting some of the world’s greatest distance athletes and this year will be no exception. This provides a great opportunity for you join the world’s elite on the start line, whilst targeting your own goals such as a personal best time or even a race finish.
 
Plus, there are also kids’ events and a corporate challenge this year – so get your whole family and work colleagues on board too.
 
The footy season may be over, but it’s not too late for your team to finish on top. Back by popular demand in 2009 is the Fittest Footy Fans Challenge.

Select your favourite AFL team when you enter online and you register to run for your club.

The first 30 male and female finishers for each club will have their times averaged to determine the team with the fittest fans. Prizes, including a $75 gift voucher from adidas, will be awarded to the 60 runners from the winning team.
 
If you want your efforts to contribute to more than just your fitness, why not raise funds for a charity of your choice via the Everyday Hero website.

Choose a cause close to you and once you receive confirmation of your entry set about persuading friends and family to sponsor you – so much per kilometre or maybe a successful finisher donation, or even perhaps a bonus for achieving a target time – who knows so get creative! All those cents add up to dollars and it makes a welcome income for your chosen charity.
 
Enter online now!
 
Key event details:
 
What
Fun run for runners, joggers and walkers of all ages, levels and abilities

When
Saturday November 28, 2009:
Family Run – 2km
Junior Run – 5km and wheelchair event

Sunday November 29, 2009:
Great Australian Run

Where
Melbourne, starting and finishing at Albert Park