Race through the streets of Melbourne, passing by numerous iconic landmarks such as Flinders Street Station, the Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens. This race is perfect if youโre looking for a challenge, whether itโs setting a new PB or completing your first 10km run.
Event Information
Date
Sunday 12 October, 2025
Distance
10km
Start Time
To be advised
Cut Off Time
2:00pm
Start Line
Batman Avenue (150 North of Rod Laver Arena)
Finish Line
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Age Limit
All children under the age of 13 years must be accompanied by an adult
Entry Fees & Inclusions
Price:
Adult: $85
Inclusions:
Entry
Race Bib + Safety Pins
Finishers Medal
E-Certificate
Course Map
*subject to change in 2025
Preferred Starts
Once you have successfully registered for the event, you can apply for a Preferred Start, which is a starting position immediately behind the Elite field. To be granted a preferred start you must have achieved the following qualifying times for your event since 1st January 2024.
10KM
OPEN
OVER 40
OVER 50
MALE
Sub 36:00
Sub 37:00
Sub 39:00
FEMALE
Sub 40:00
Sub 42:00
Sub 44:00
Applications for Preferred Starts must be made via the website and should include details of the races (i.e. race name, date and distance) at which qualifying performances have been achieved. Only successful applicants will be contacted
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications are checked to guarantee times submitted are valid.
Please note: Applying for a Preferred Start is a separate process to the online race entry system. You must have a race registration in order to apply for a Preferred Start.
Drink Stations
Drink Station Locations
LOCATION
Aid Station Total Dist.
Supplied
Medical
Toilets
#6 – Birdwood Ave/Govt House Dve
5.8
Water + Maurten Drink Mix 160
Yes
Yes
#7 – St Kilda Rd / Linlithgow
7.5
Water + Maurten Drink Mix 160
Yes
Yes
Finish
10
Water + Maurten Drink Mix 160
Yes
Yes
*Subject to change in 2025
Elite Athletes
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival has a proud history of supporting Australia and New Zealand’s elite runners. With more Australians qualifying for the Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games than any other domestic event in the past decade, there is no doubt that the fast Melbourne course provides a perfect vehicle for quality performances. Names like Gregson, Robinson, Batt-Doyle, Buchanan, Weightman, Adams, Stenson and Diver have represented the Green and Gold with distinction as a result of what they’ve achieved on the streets of Melbourne.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications are checked to guarantee times submitted are valid.
All prize money may be subject to a deduction of Withholding Tax to the Australian Taxation Office for those who are not Australian residents.
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
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