Red Cross Murray Marathon Everybody can do it. You'll never forget it!
The 2008 Red Cross Murray Marathon is set to be a fantastic event celebrating the 40th anniversary of this epic 5-day adventure.
One of world's longest annual canoe races, the Red Cross Murray Marathon covers a distance of 404km in five days, taking paddlers from Yarrawonga through to Swan Hill in Victoria, Australia. Wholly owned and organised by the Australian Red Cross, funds raised during the Marathon are channelled back into the provision of vital community programs and emergency services provided by the Australian Red Cross, including Patient Transport, Emergency First Aid, Registration and Catering.
Attracting more than 700 participants, 300 volunteers and up to 3000 support crew, the event moves as a tent city from town to town. Paddlers share the experience of being challenged, the magic and camaraderie of paddling down the Murray River and in between all this fun, supporting Red Cross. 2008 Marathon Timetable
2007 Red Cross Murray Marathon Merchandise
Missed out on purchasing some of the official merchandise from the 2007 Red Cross Murray Marathon? Don’t despair – you can still purchase items. Click on the link to see what is still available.
Download the Logbook of a Solo Kayak Voyage on the Murray River
Bill Robinson, a Paddlers Representative on the Murray Marathon Committee, paddled 2000km from Yarrawonga to Goolwa, at the mouth of the Murray in April and May 2005. The voyage was the culmination of a long held dream, and a wish to promote awareness of the Red Cross Murray Marathon.
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