Nike Melbourne Marathon

About the Event

Be a part of Australia’s premier marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the finish line at the MCG to cheers from supporters, family and friends. The Nike Melbourne Marathon is a competitive, adrenaline-filled race for those experienced in marathon running who want to set a PB on our fast and flat course, and is also perfect for first-timers and less experienced marathon runners.

Races Offered

10km Run

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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5km Run

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 2.5K

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Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Melbourne.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 19.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.5° / 16.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:33

nightlight Sunset

18:37

About Melbourne

Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and second biggest city, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Many of its 5.2 million residents are both multicultural and sports-mad. The capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, and located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is a magnet for migrants from all over the world, and consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities.