RACE WEEK INFO
Everything you need to know before you hit the Start Line
EVENT GUIDE
Your complete guide to the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
SPECTATOR HUB
Where to watch. How to get around. Track your runner. Meet them afterwards.
Melbourne, this is your moment.
The wait is over. This weekend, more than 60,000 runners take to the streets for the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival.
Whether you’re racing, supporting someone you love or coming down to experience the action, everything you need for race weekend starts here.
$3M+
Raised For Charity in 2026 and Counting
ELIUD IS HERE.
The greatest marathoner of all time has arrived in Melbourne for the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival.
Kick things off with Eliud Kipchoge at The Run Up on Friday 09 October as race week comes alive at Federation Square - with live entertainment, giveaways, exclusive merchandise, signed memorabilia and more...
YOUR PATH TO A GUARANTEED 2027 ENTRY
Want to be on the start line next year?
There are a number of ways to secure your place in the 2027 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival — and some guaranteed entry pathways are already open.
From charity places and travel packages to affiliate allocations and other guaranteed entry opportunities, you don’t have to wait for general entries to start planning your 2027 race.
Events
TRAINING HUB
This year more than ever, the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is committed to getting you to the Start Line. Whether you want to run your first race or you’re out to beat your PB, the journey begins here.
