THE Wangaratta Marathon event entries are flowing in fast with less than a month until race day.

New race director Liam Delany said most events are likely to sell out with a total of 2000 entries up for grabs.

Sunday, 16 March will see a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km primary challenge based out of the Wangaratta Showgrounds.

Mr Delany said the event has been given a real boost from local sponsorship with over $10,000 worth of prizemoney and heaps more prizes for everyone.

"The Wangaratta Intersport 2km Primary Challenge (5-11yr olds) is a great chance to get the children involved in a professionally timed event in a safe environment, the course remains unchanged with two laps of the showgrounds," he said.

"There are two start times with those wanting to race starting at 10am, the second start time of 10.15am allows parents/guardians to accompany the children and is more about having fun.

"Everyone gets a finisher's medal and the top three girls and boys in U8, U10 and U12 get a trophy.

"All other courses have been changed to make for faster times, utilising the pathway along Yarrawonga Road which takes the runners out of town to enjoy the countryside in the 10km, half and full marathons."

New course maps can be found on the website, address https://northeastsports.com.au/.

The Johnsons MME 5km run has some handy prizemoney for the young guns; runners will complete a lap of the showgrounds first before doing 2km out and back (turning just before Phillipson Street).

"This will be a great chance for a 5km PB for all our park runners too," Mr Delany said.

"The Wangaratta BFT 10km will also be a great chance for a PB with a fast flat out and back course.

"It’s great to have the BFT sponsorship given their strength training knowledge and a very generous prize pool for the quick runners.

"Long time sponsor RJ Sanderson & Associates have put up some healthy prizemoney for the half marathon, the new course makes this a fast and scenic run that is definitely worth a crack if you’ve got the fitness.

"Garry Nash Real Estate is synonymous with running in Wangaratta so it’s only fitting they sponsor the marathon, the ultimate test."

The new course is expected to make for fast times.

"It’s still a two lap course so we hope everyone can be there to support our marathoners especially as they head out on lap two," Mr Delany said.

"It’s exciting to have Wangaratta Whole Foods providing $1000GV for first and $500GV for second teams across all events.

"When you enter you just include your team name so you are in the running to win big and eat healthy.

"The event hub is looking like a lot of fun with heaps of food, drink, music and a great recovery area with Dr Becky’s team and the Motion Health Collective there to support you post race."

The Wangaratta Marathon is one of the city’s major sporting events that everyone can get involved in.

If you have any inquiries please email liam@northeastsports.com.au.

"Good luck with your training and get those entries in before they sell out," Mr Delany said.