JOHN Kaparelis knows marathons, having completed more than 200 in his time as a runner.

So when he says the inaugural Mildura Riverfront Marathon in 2024 already ranks among his favourites, you know it's a fair dinkum statement.

Kaparelis and his crew from the Australian Marathon Pace Team were on hand to provide support for the 610 runners and walkers who took part in the first event of it's ki...