Running for more than the finish line
More than 50 Kane and arete employees are preparing to take part in the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, raising funds for two organisations that have longstanding connections with our businesses MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) and One in Five.
Sunday 11 October 2026, our team will take on the full, half and 10km with runners at every level challenging themselves while supporting causes that are important to Kane and arete.
For us, taking part in the Melbourne Marathon is about more than race day.
It is an opportunity to bring our people together, encourage health and wellbeing, set ourselves a challenge and use the event to generate meaningful support for our charity partners.
Whether our runners are chasing a personal best, completing their first 10km or taking on the full 42.195km marathon, every kilometre provides another opportunity to raise awareness and funds.
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School.
MITS supports Indigenous students from remote and regional communities as they transition to schooling in Melbourne, providing a culturally safe environment where students can build confidence, continue their education and access new opportunities.
Kane’s relationship with MITS began in 2019 and has continued to grow through our involvement in the delivery of accommodation and teaching facilities, as well as initiatives supporting MITS students and the wider community.
Our support has included the delivery of four spaces within the MITS Richmond Hill student precinct, reflecting a relationship that extends well beyond a single project or fundraising campaign.
By supporting Team Kane, donations will help MITS continue creating opportunities for Indigenous students and supporting them throughout their education in Melbourne.
One in Five
One in Five is a grassroots charity dedicated to raising funds for medical research into the causes, treatments and potential cures for mental illness.
arete is a Major Sponsor and longstanding supporter of One in Five, and our involvement in the Melbourne Marathon is another way our people can get behind the organisation and the research it funds.
Funds raised by One in Five support medical research aimed at improving our understanding of mental illness and developing better treatments and outcomes for people affected by it.
For our runners, race day represents both a personal challenge and an opportunity to help direct further funding and attention towards mental health research.