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UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championships

Published: 2nd July 2020

This year's UniSport Virtual Distance Running Championship is the perfect opportunity to set yourself a new fitness goal while being part of team Murdoch.

Girl running

This year, UniSport has opened up participation in their Virtual Distance Running Championships to all students, staff and alumni, Australia and New Zealand-wide.

Signing up to this event allows you to be part of a team while challenging a personal running goal set for you, by you with distances ranging from 5km to a marathon.

Everyone in the Murdoch community is encouraged to sign up and join the friendly inter-university competition.

The event is being run as part of the 42nd Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Virtual Marathon, to be held Wednesday 1 to Friday 31 July 2020. With no entry fee, you can join runners, wheelies and walkers of all ages and abilities challenging their goal. Whether that be beating a personal best time, or to simply enjoy participating with family and friends. 

Choose between the following distances, and join the fun!

  • 5km
  • 10km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon

To find out more and join the challenge, visit their website. Be sure to check the "UniSport Nationals Distance Running" box when registering, putting down Murdoch as your university and your student number to ensure your results count!