Melbourne Marathon
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Race Day
48–63°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course
Participants
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
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The Lowdown
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is one of Australia's largest running festivals and is held each October over a weekend in Melbourne, Victoria. The marathon starts on Sunday morning on Batman Avenue near Rod Laver Arena and follows a flat, fast course past Flinders Street Station, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake and the St Kilda foreshore. The finish is on the turf inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The festival also includes a half marathon, a wheelchair marathon, a 10km, a 5km and a 3km community run on the Saturday and Sunday. Marathon and half marathon places have been allocated mainly by public ballot, with further places through charity and travel partners and returning-participant entry. Entries for the next edition are managed through a waitlist on the official site until dates and ballot details are published.
Questions about the Melbourne Marathon 2026
When is the Melbourne Marathon 2026?
This edition ran on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.
Where is the Melbourne Marathon?
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is the Melbourne Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
What is the Melbourne Marathon elevation gain?
100 m (328 ft) of total elevation gain. Relatively flat course.
What is the weather like at the Melbourne Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 9–17 °C (48–63 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Melbourne Marathon have?
20,000 participants. Major marathon.
Where are the Melbourne Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Melbourne Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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