The Ballot for the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon and Nike Half Marathon is NOW OPEN. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Melbourne like never before, as you race through its vibrant streets, finishing at the legendary MCG.  During this ballot window, premium registrations – including VIR…

The Nike Melbourne Marathon and Nike Half Marathon will return on the 11th of October 2026. This year, the 42.195KM km Nike Melbourne Marathon and 21.1KM Nike Half Marathon will go on sale through a ballot process. The Ballot will open for over a week,…

At this year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, we’re proud to share that together, we prevented 3,212 kilograms of textiles from ending up in Australia’s landfill through our partnership with UPPAREL and their innovative onshore recovery and recycling initiative. Throughout the event weekend, UPPAREL collected…

By Blua | Digital health by Bupa  Injuries. They’re a runner’s worst enemy, with up to 45% having at least one each year.1  The truth is, sometimes you can focus so much on your run, you forget to tune into your body.  In the…

Jack Rayner has set the MCG alight with a blistering time of 02:15:02 to win the 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon, in another record-setting year for Melbourne’s premier running event. Rayner was the first of 14,500 in the Nike Melbourne Marathon category to cross the…

Obsessed with desserts that are naturally high in protein? This whipped chocolate mousse with strawberries (developed by dietitian Brittany Andreola) is the ultimate post-run treat to give back to your body. Chobani Fit's natural protein supports muscle recovery and growth, and the magnesium from…

Race week is just around the corner  and we’ve got everything you need to plan your festival experience in one place. The official 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Event Guide is now live on our website! Inside the guide you’ll find: Race Week Office…

Pace Group Leaders will be expected to run at an even pace for the entire distance of their event and offer encouragement and information along the way. Keeping to your allocated pace and communication between yourself and the runners within your Pace Group is…

Every October, the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival transforms the city - thousands of runners filling the streets, chasing goals, and celebrating endurance. This year, the spirit of the marathon is also taking to the skies. Introducing the Nike Melbourne Marathon hot air balloon -…

Young and athletic man with a artificial leg, exercising outdoors, living a healthy lifestyle recovering. We all experience stress from time to time. But did you know that it can impact more than just your state of mind?  Here, we discuss the negative effects of…

Author, Stephanie Margerison | Writer  As the months get cooler, it’s tempting to avoid working out to sleep a little longer in the morning or stay rugged up on the couch at night.  It’s also the time of year when winter colds, drippy noses…