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Croker Island’s Nathaniel Cooper earns place in New York marathon squad
Minjilang's Nathaniel Cooper is one of 12 First Nations people chosen by the Ind...
Jackson Clark 3 Apr 2026
Indigenous Marathon Projects on the scout for the next generation of champions in 2026
Since 2009, the Indigenous Marathon Project has seen 167 graduates cross the fin...
Jarred Cross 30 Jan 2026
Footy greats cross NYC Marathon finish line with Indigenous Marathon Project squad
Footy icons Lance 'Buddy' Franklin and Jonathan Thurston have added new accolade...
Jarred Cross 4 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 and Bianca Graham are set to create history at the TCS Sydney Marathon.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 30, 2025
First Nations runners chasing major marathon goal

Finishing a marathon is not an easy feat, but three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander runners are eyeing their seventh, and are set to make history doing it.

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Keira Jenkins Aug 29, 2025
Twelve Indigenous runners selected for 2025 Indigenous Marathon Project

Twelve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander runners have been selected from a record 323 applicants to join the 2025 Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP), a six-month program that culminates in the TCS...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 11, 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
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
Indigenous Marathon Project squad ready to conquer New York City Marathon

The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) has announced its 2024 Indigenous Marathon Project squad, who will be heading to the the United States of America to compete in the iconic TCS New York City Ma...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 3, 2024
Indigenous running shines in the glow of Sydney's marathon

The face of the Sydney Marathon is changing. The picturesque road race that crosses the Harbour Bridge and loops around to finish at the Opera House is in a battle against the Cape Town event and anot...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 14, 2024
The Koorie Physio is keeping the fire burning

Jyedn 'Jye' Murray is close to doing what many would never contemplate: Running the New York City Marathon. The Wiradjuri-Ngemba man and APA physiotherapist needs a good performance at the upcoming Al...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 15, 2024
Indigenous Marathon Project Squad applications open

The Indigenous Marathon Project Squad are on the hunt for people who want to reach their full potential. The Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) is a highly regarded program that has gained recognition...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Dec 27, 2023
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
Allirra Jennings becomes first Indigenous woman to complete world’s six major marathons

Proud Kungarakan and Gurindji woman Allirra Jennings has become the first Indigenous woman to complete all six of the world's major marathons.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 25, 2023
The Indigenous Marathon Project takes on the New York City Marathon

It is the biggest marathon in the world, in one of the biggest cities in the world but the New York Marathon did not intimidate the Indigenous Marathon Project squad of 2022.

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NIT Nov 9, 2022
Inspired by personal tragedy, Charlie Maher eyes major global marathon feat

Charlie Maher is turning a personal tragedy into a public act of inspiration for his people. The first runner to complete the Indigenous Marathon Project after crossing the line in New York City is se...

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