12 OCTOBER 2025

Srilankan Airlines 10km Run

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 youโ€™re looking for a challenge, whether itโ€™s 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

2025 Applications are now open – APPLY HERE

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.

  MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM
MALE Sub 2:25 hr Sub 1:08 hr Sub 31.00 min
FEMALE Sub 2:50 hr Sub 1:18 hr Sub 36:00 min

2025 Applications are now open – APPLY HERE 


Prize Money

EVENT 1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE
10KM RUN $1000 $500 $300
  • All Prize Money is in Australian Dollars (AUD)
  • All prize money may be subject to a deduction of Withholding Tax to the Australian Taxation Office for those who are not Australian residents.

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