Sunday 12 October saw thousands of runners take on the streets of Melbourne, and we were very proud of Glenhuntly Athletic Club’s Haftu Strintzos who ran gallantly to come #1 in a strong field for the men’s half-marathon. Our Run Revive / Run Monash athletes delivered standout performances across the half-marathon and marathon distances. From first-time marathoners to top-10 finishers, the results highlight our squad’s depth, dedication, and team spirit.
Half-marathon highlight
Bennett Alexander – 1:09:20 (net), 3rd M35–39, an outstanding performance, crossing the line to claim a ‘podium’ finish. A brilliant result that caps off an excellent winter season.
Marathon magic
Our marathoners produced outstanding runs.
Chris Winter – 2:32:47 (net), 6th M35–39, a massive PB by 8 minutes and narrowly missing the Guinness World Record (2:30:09) for the fastest marathon by a runner with type 1 diabetes. Incredible effort!
Jorge Gerardo Acosta Montes – 2:47:45 (net), a huge PB for Jorge and a massive step forward in his running journey.
David Kontrobarsky – 2:52:42 (net), a fabulous debut for David.
Brad Wynne – 2:52:43 (net), this is Brad’s debut, marking his first marathon finish. He paced like a pro from start to finish.
Alice Hornby – 3:12:22 (net), F25–29, this was a debut marathon for Alice, too, and what a stellar result for her today.
Scott Howe – 3:33:55 (net), M50–54, that was a negative split for Scott today, marking another fabulous marathon result.
George Tale – 3:45:46 (net), M45–49, George delivered another strong result, just shy of his recent PB set in the Brighton Beach marathon in August.
Robyn Fletcher – 5:11:40 (net) F50–54, flying the flag for Run Revive as a proud Spartan Club member with yet another Melbourne marathon finish under her belt.
Angela Balshaw – 5:36:49 (net) F55–59, a debut marathon for Angela, and she stayed in total control, maintaining a consistent pace throughout to finish in good form.
Coach’s Take
“The team showed tremendous grit and support for each other at training and out on course,” said Coach Lesley Grimes.
“Whether chasing PBs or finishing their first marathon, every athlete ran with heart — that’s what Run Revive is all about.”
Congratulations, Team!
As we wrap up another unforgettable Melbourne Marathon Festival, we couldn’t be prouder of our athletes and the energy they bring to our squad. Your performances inspire the entire Run Revive / Run Monash community — from new runners to seasoned marathoners.
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Date published: 12th October 2025
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