Going the extra km to feed 69,000 Victorians a day

But as a group of (not so elite) runners from Foodbank Victoria gets set to tackle the Ballarat Marathon, there is one sporting superstar’s story that inspires like no other. It’s the tale of Ballarat local Steve Moneghetti, who competed in his first-ever marathon at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. At the last minute. And then won a medal! Primarily a 10,000m runner at the time, Moneghetti went on to become one of Australia’s most decorated long-distance runners. 

This April, our crew of 20 will lace up and follow in Moneghetti’s footsteps around Lake Wendouree, as we run in the 5km and 10km events to raise much-needed funds for Foodbank as part of the Ballarat Marathon. 

Why? Because it takes a lot to keep Foodbank running, to put food on the tables of 69,000 Victorians every single day. But this marathon effort is nothing compared to what so many families are going through to feed their kids: skipping meals, going days without food. And that’s not okay.  

Which is why we’re running, jogging and walking on their behalf. The more funds we can raise, the more food we can purchase to support every Victorian doing it tough across the state.