Who We Are
In early 2014, a group of ‘fairly decent’ runners living and working out of Suva pursued the idea of creating a platform to promote marathon running for Pacific islanders, as well as use it to encourage healthy living practices.
In Fiji, about 82% of deaths are caused by NCDs (2013 Statistics). This is something we’d like a hand in changing. So the idea we had became the Suva Marathon Club (SMC) and the eventual hosting of the inaugural Suva Marathon in 2014.
Our organisation’s vision is to organise a world class annual marathon in Suva to promote healthier lifestyles. Our core values focus on aiding the local community as a whole whilst striving for good health for all with passion, inclusivity, honesty, openness and integrity.
The Suva Marathon Club plays hosts to the largest road race in the Pacific, The Suva Marathon and the toughest race in the region, The Namosi Half Marathon trail running event.
Boasting over 1000 participants, the Suva Marathon annual event consists of various race categories which include: full marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.2km) and Team Marathon.
SUVA MARATHON TRUST
The running club is a Trust formed under the Charitable Trusts Act, Cap 67 (Charitable Trusts Act). It was formed formally in 2019.
Mission
The running club is a Trust formed under the Charitable Trusts Act, Cap 67 (Charitable Trusts Act). It was formed formally in 2019.
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
To contribute to its Mission, the Trust’s charitable purposes include:
- To promote athletics in general and marathon running in particular in such a way that is in accordance with the rules and regulations of Athletics Fiji (AF) and the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF);
- To promote and organize an annual Suva Marathon event and other distance running challenges for members and the public;
- To assist members to enter distance events individually and collectively;
- To share knowledge and experience and encourage newcomers to the sport of distance running;
- To assist the organisers of road marathons in Fiji by providing constructive feedback and support;
- To promote marathons in Suva and throughout Fiji through the provision of an endorsement mark;
- To maintain a database of marathon statistics relating to members’ achievements;
in Fiji and for the benefit of the people in Fiji (the “Purposes”).
Our Races
April 6th 2024
July 2024
8th June 2024
Our People
Suva Marathon Trust
Trustees
- Gina Houng Lee (CHAIR)
- Lai Yee-Joy
- Shayne Sorby
- Stuart Gow
Suva Marathon Club
MANAGEMENT BOARD 2024
- Beth Sargent – President
- Bridget Kennedy –Secretary
- Mele Marafono – Treasurer
- Marita Manley – Board Member
- Lydia Richard – Board Member
- Dylan Kava – Board Member
- Rowena Taito – Board Member
- Nirmala Nambiar – Board Member
- Noeline Mallam – Board Member
- Kris Prasad – Board Member
- George Fong – Board Member
- Robin Dayal – Board Member
Join #SuvaMarathon Programme
We run all year round in and around Suva
Come and join us at any of our events.
This year's toughest race
Namosi Half Marathon
The Namosi Half Marathon 2024 is Fiji’s premium trail running event to include Half Marathons and a 10k trail race.