Nike Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne combines a fast, flat road course with an MCG finish, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda foreshore miles, and large Australian race fields.
Quick facts
- AIMS-certified course with preferred-start standards published by the race.
- Fast and flat 42.195 km route with an MCG finish.
- General allocation can exhaust, so alternate entry paths matter.
- Early start time helps manage spring weather swings.
About the Nike Melbourne Marathon
Australia's best-known marathon festival gives full-marathon runners a fast road course and a stadium finish. The general allocation can exhaust, leaving preferred-start, charity, transfer, and other entry paths.
Course
The marathon starts on Batman Avenue, circles Albert Park Lake, passes Flinders Street Station and St Kilda foreshore, and finishes inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is built for steady, flat pacing.
Race-day weather
October in Melbourne can shift quickly between cool, windy, sunny, and wet. A flat course helps, but exposed waterfront sections can punish ambitious pacing.
Past Nike Melbourne Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, October 13, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Nike Melbourne Marathon FAQ
When is the Nike Melbourne Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Nike Melbourne Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Does the Nike Melbourne Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Is Nike Melbourne Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Nike Melbourne Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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