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Life-changing trip: Young First Nations runners travel to Canberra for I-CAN Championships
Close to 300 youth hit the grass for a fun run with special meaning on Ngunnawal...
Jarred Cross 17 Nov 2025
Charlie Maher's Great Australian Indigenous Marathon Challenge writing new chapter in history books
This Sunday Western Arrarnta man Charlie Maher is poised to make his newest piec...
Jarred Cross 9 Oct 2025
Footy greats Buddy and JT book tickets to New York with Indigenous Marathon Foundation
Sports icons Lance Franklin and Johnathan Thurston have booked their tickets to...
Jarred Cross 25 Sep 2025
Indigenous athlete history set to be made at Sydney Marathon
With every stride on Sunday, First Nations runners Charlie Maher, Natasha Leslie...
Jarred Cross 30 Aug 2025
First Nations runners chasing major marathon goal
Finishing a marathon is not an easy feat, but three Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Keira Jenkins 29 Aug 2025
Indigenous Marathon Foundation: With every stride Blake Griffith is "connecting to something bigger"

When Blake Griffith runs it's about more than clocking up kilometres; it's about connecting to Country and "showcasing strength that we have as individuals and as young, deadly Indigenous leaders".

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 20, 2025
Indigenous Marathon Foundation squad member's path from novice to inspiration, with footy icons along for the ride

As of a few months ago, a kilometre or two was about all Sharman Williams would clock up if she got out for a run. Come November, the 28-year-old will get into position at the start line of the New Yo...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 22, 2025
Indigenous Marathon Project squad applications open

A national search is underway for First Nations men and women aged 18-30 to apply for the 2025 Indigenous Marathon Project squad. The program, made world-famous by the 2011 documentary Running to Amer...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 12, 2025
Past graduate begins Indigenous Marathon Project coaching role

Among Jack Stevens' achievements includes the Gunggandji man's ability to pick up a new challenge. Like running marathons from scratch. So much so that the Indigenous Marathon Foundation is backing th...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 10, 2025
Charlie Maher sets out to complete eight marathons nationwide to raise awareness for Indigenous youth

15 years ago, Charlie Maher, the first graduate of the Indigenous Marathon Program (IMP) set out to complete his first marathon overseas. Now he is taking on another ambitious challenge: the Great Aus...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jan 10, 2025
For Shannon Stack, the New York Marathon was about more than just running

Running the New York Marathon was never just about crossing the finish line for Shannon Stack, it was about changing his life. The proud Yamatji Noongar man from Boorloo recently participated in the i...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Dec 27, 2024
IMF approves new $A407m loan for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new two-year loan arrangement for Papua New Guinea for about $US259 million ($A407 million) to help the Pacific island nation improve climate resilience.

Indigenous children embark on inspiring journey to Canberra for I-CAN championships

60 Indigenous children aged nine to 13 from some of the most remote communities in Australia have made a transformative journey to the nation's capital, Canberra, as part of the Indigenous Marathon Fo...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 18, 2024
From Fitzroy River to Central Park: Della Bedford's historic marathon journey

Proud Bunuba Kija woman Della Bedford recently completed the New York Marathon in an impressive time of 4 hours, 28 minutes, and 55 seconds. Reflecting on her experience, Ms Bedford, who hails from Fi...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 6, 2024
First Nations runners complete New York Marathon

Ten First Nations people have embarked on the trip of a lifetime, travelling over 15,000km to successfully complete the 2023 New York Marathon.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Nov 16, 2023
Government boosts Indigenous Marathon Foundation and supports runners

The Morrison Government has announced a $3.9 million boost that will go towards The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF). Federal Member for Kooyong and Treasurer of Australia, Josh Frydenberg said th...

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Teisha Cloos Nov 25, 2021
Mastering the IMP's Midnight Marathon

Ten runners from the 2021 Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) Squad completed their first marathon in the dark last weekend. Just outside of Alice Springs, on Arrente Country, the runners mustered up th...

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Teisha Cloos Nov 3, 2021
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