Australia · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Nike Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Melbourne Marathon finishes inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, giving even a rather weary final kilometre a sense of occasion. Before that, the road course heads through St Kilda and the Albert Park area. The 2026 redesign reduces turns and removes the late Birdwood Avenue climb. General places for 2026 are exhausted; check the organiser’s guidance for remaining entry routes and qualifying applications. The festival runs across two days, so use the full marathon’s Sunday schedule when making plans.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
TBC — awaiting confirmation
Waiting for the next race? Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Melbourne
- State / territory
- Victoria
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road with stadium finish
- Course profile
- Generally flat; revised 2026 course removes the late Birdwood Avenue climb.
- Approximate field
- About 14,500Finishers · 2025
Organiser-reported marathon finishers; excludes the other festival distances.
How to enter Nike Melbourne Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Ballot and alternative entry pathways
General allocation is exhausted for 2026; use the organiser's entry guidance for any remaining routes.
Official entry informationQualifying and elite applications
Performance-based applications are subject to qualifying windows and availability.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Starts on Batman Avenue and finishes inside the MCG, visiting St Kilda and Albert Park. The 2026 redesign changes direction on Beach Road.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 marathon start
- 06:15 local time; minimum age 18. 2026 marathon start information
- 2026 course limit
- 7 hours 45 minutes from the gun, with intermediate cut-offs. 2026 course limit information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon
Full 2025 resultsJack Rayner and debutant Caitlin Adams won the full marathon; the festival also published separate wheelchair marathon results.
Men
Jack Rayner won in 2:15:02 gun time.
View result detailsWomen
Caitlin Adams won in 2:30:26 gun time.
View result detailsMen's wheelchair
Ian Gainey led the published results in 3:24:52 gun time (3:24:49 net).
View result detailsWomen's wheelchair
Sharnie Digby led the published results in 3:25:27 gun time.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Nike Melbourne Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Nike Melbourne Marathon?
Ballot and alternative entry pathways: General allocation is exhausted for 2026; use the organiser's entry guidance for any remaining routes. Qualifying and elite applications: Performance-based applications are subject to qualifying windows and availability.
Where is Nike Melbourne Marathon and how far is it?
Nike Melbourne Marathon takes place in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road with stadium finish
What is the Nike Melbourne Marathon course like?
Starts on Batman Avenue and finishes inside the MCG, visiting St Kilda and Albert Park. The 2026 redesign changes direction on Beach Road. Generally flat; revised 2026 course removes the late Birdwood Avenue climb.
How big is the field at Nike Melbourne Marathon?
The approximate field is About 14,500, based on Finishers for 2025. Organiser-reported marathon finishers; excludes the other festival distances. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Nike Melbourne Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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