Melbourne Marathon Festival 2024 Event Guide

2024 EVENT GUIDE

A MASSIVE NIKE WELCOME TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY. THE NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL IS NOT ONLY BACK, IT’S BETTER! NIKE IS RIGHT BEHIND YOU TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR RACE DAY GOALS. Congratulations to all athletes* taking part over the weekend in what is a record-breaking event. Together with The City of Melbourne, we can’t wait to see the community come together at this year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. This year, Nike is celebrating the winning mindset shared by all runners on their journey to the start line. We want to empower you to unleash your potential; to celebrate the need and opportunity to push outside your comfort zone to discover what you can accomplish. True victory, however you define that over this race weekend, often requires pushing through uncomfortable moments. Whether you are taking part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km or 5km, or 2.5kmwalk; whether you are running your first race or aiming for a PB; we are proud to support all runners and are inspired by your commitment to come and move with us. Be sure to swing past the Nike Run Club space at the Event Precinct pre- and post-race where we will have Nike retail, music and member rewards. Nike Retail will be open from Thursday through to Sunday of race week. Download the Nike Run Club app to unlock your Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Achievement Badge to be eligible for member rewards on race day. Best of luck to everyone participating this weekend and a huge thank you to the support crew that will be lining the streets cheering you on. See you at the finish line! Best of luck to everyone participating this weekend and a thank you to everyone supporting our athletes* *if you have a body, you are an athlete ASHLEY READE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, NIKE AUSTRALIA WELCOME

3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival respectfully acknowledges that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the people of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and pays respect to Elders both past, present and future.

4 CONTENTS RACE DAY EVENT TIMES 6 START & FINISH 7 GETTING TO THE EVENT 9 EVENT INFORMATION 10 COURSE MAPS 12 RACE DAY ETIQUETTE 13 RACE DAY CHECKLIST 14 WARM CLOTHING DROP 15 DRINK STATIONS 16 I’VE FINISHED, NOW WHAT? 17 FESTIVAL GUIDE THE OFFICIAL APP 22 MERCHANDISE 25 WHAT’S ON AT THE VILLAGE 27 WHAT’S ON AT THE RUNNERS EXPO 31 TEAM MARQUEE 38 MINI MARATHON 40 SUSTAINABILITY 41 SPECTATOR GUIDE ON COURSE ENTERTAINMENT 44 THANK YOU OFFICIAL CHARITY 47 OFFICIAL PARTNERS 50

5 RACE DAY

6 RACE DAY SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2024 START LOCATION Batman Avenue, approximately 150m North of Rod Laver Arena. Make sure you arrive at the start line at least 20min prior to your event start time. There will be pacers for the Full and Half Marathon, check out the pace group times on our website for more information. Please pin your bib to the front of your top and make sure to smile for the photographers! Remember, no bib – no run. There will be security on the start line to facilitate this process. If you’ve forgotten your pin on race day, you can collect some from the Race Week Office (between Gate 2 and 3 at the MCG). Please ensure you’ve signed your waiver The start line will close for each event 15min after the gun starts, please ensure you arrive for your race on time NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON 7.00AM NIKE WHEELCHAIR MARATHON 7:55AM SRILANKAN AIRLINES 10KM RUN 7:30AM NIKE HALF MARATHON 8:00AM BIG M 5KM RUN 11:30AM CHOBANI FIT 2.5KM WALK 12:00PM

7 START & FINISH AREAS MCG PUBLIC ENTRY VIA G2 - 7AM / G3 - 8AM Personal Drinks Drop-O (Marathon Only Sat. 8am-2pm) Water Bubbler First Aid Race Week Oce Toilets Road Closure Sunday Parking (Limited Spaces) Clothing Drop O : Marathon Enter via Brunton Ave Carpark Entry A (From 5:00am) Clothing Drop O : Half Marathon Enter via Gate 1 (From 5:30am) Clothing Drop O : 10KM, 5KM, 2.5KM Yarra Park, outside Gate 2 (From 5:30pm) Nike Marathon 42.195km – 7:00am NikeWheelchairMarathon 42.195km – 7:55am Nike Half Marathon 21.1km – 8:00am SriLankan Airlines 10km – 7:30am Big M 5km – 11:30am Chobani Fit 2.5km – 12:00pm DISTANCE & START TIMES KEY JOLLIMONT STATION RICHMOND STATION FLINDERS ST STATION TOILETS Brunton Ave Batman Ave Olympic Blvd Punt Rd Alexandra Ave Jolimont Rd Wellington Parade South Wellington Parade Jolimont St Jolimont Terrace ROD LAVER ARENA JOHN CAIN ARENA PUNT ROAD OVAL William Barak Bridge (No Access to Start Line) MCG SWAN ST BRIDGE YARRA RIVER LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY YARRA PARK ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE TO START LINE RICHMOND STATION FLINDERS ST STATION JOLIMONT STATION PARKING ENTRY PUNT ROAD ONLY Prepare for the trip on foot from the MCG to the start line to take take approx. 10min light jog’ Once you are at the Start Line, please be mindful of your competitors and give each other space where possible. Remember, your timing chip activates as you run through the start arch so the minutes it takes to get there won’t matter! If you are in a non-racing wheelchair, please start at the back of your event. CUT OFF TIMES Gate C entry to the MCG finish line will close at 2pm for all participants. For those completing in the Nike Melbourne Marathon, please be aware of the Alternate Route for those running at a +5hr Pace. For more information on the slow course click the button below. FEELING UNWELL? If you’re unwell in the lead-up to the event or on Race Day, please do not participate in your race. You are putting your own health at risk if you do. Please ensure you are properly hydrated and have trained sufficiently for your event. First Aid staff are positioned throughout the course as well as at the start and finish line areas. START & FINISH

9 9 GETTING TO THE EVENT With record numbers expected, we recommend you arrive at the event precinct 1 hour prior to your start time to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and get yourself ready to run. Please allow extra time to drop off your warm clothing bag, go to the toilet, grab a coffee, and jog down to the start line. (approx 10 minutes fromMCG) We highly suggest that all competitors take public transport on the day, due to limited parking space, traffic congestion on race-day and the convenience and close proximity of public transport from the start line and MCG. RACE DAY PUBLIC TRANSPORT It is strongly recommended that registrants use Public Transport to get to the Event. Catch the train to Jolimont, Flinders St or Richmond Station and walk to the MCG concourse. PARKING The closest parking will be available at Yarra Park, through Gate 5 for $10 via card only– enter off Punt Rd. Gates open at 4amwith limited capacity and will fill very quickly, all other gates are closed. ROAD CLOSURES Road closures surrounding the MCG will affect your access to parking and surrounding areas of the Event Precinct. For maps and more information on how to avoid these road closures, please visit our website. BIKES There are a number of bicycle hoops located next to the stadium in Yarra Park. Please do not park your bike on the MCG concourse. DROP OFF LOCATION There are Drop & Go locations on Wellington Parade and Olympic Boulevard.

10 EVENT INFORMATION RACE WEEK OFFICE The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Race Week Office will be operational at the MCG from Thursday to Sunday for the following functions: - Race Bib Collection (including replacement bibs) - Event Downgrades - General Enquiries A $10 admin fee will be charged for all upgrade / downgrade requests. This will be charged on top of the price difference for upgrades, the price difference will not be refunded for downgrades. Please note: We do not allow upgrades or downgrades from entries accessed via our ballot system. Please note that the 42.2km Nike Melbourne Marathon, 21.1km Nike Half Marathon, SriLankan Airlines 10km Run and Big M 5km Run are all SOLD OUT. No additional capacity will be added to these events. You will not be able to register for a sold out event at the Race Week office. DAY OPENING TIMES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER* FROM 5:30AM LOCATION: On the external concourse of the MCG between Gate 2 & 3 *Sunday is for general enquiries ONLY. There is strictly NO Race Bib collection on Race Day.

12 Punt Rd Toorak Rd St Kilda Rd Queens Rd Domain Rd St Kilda Rd Hoddle St Kings Way City Rd Flinders St Collins St Bourke St Swanston St Exhibition St Canterbury Rd Albert Rd Beaconsfield Pde Fitzroy St Mills St Kerferd Rd Dow St Bay St Aughtie Dr Glenhuntly Rd Kingsley St Brighton Rd St Kilda St Dickens St MCG 35 40 30 15 20 21.1 15 20 25 Finish Inside MCG Start 10 5 SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 DISTANCE & START TIMES Nike Marathon 42.195km - 7:00AM Nike Wheelchair Marathon 42.195km 7:55AM Nike Half Marathon 21.1km 8:00AM SriLankan Airlines 10km 7:30AM Big M 5km 11:30AM Chobani Fit 2.5km 12:00PM LEGEND 5 Drinks First Aid Toilets Gel Litter Zone KM Markers Gatorade Maurten Hydrogel Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km Certified Measured Courses Flinders St Swanston St Princes Bridge Wellington Pde Sth Olympic Blvd Batman Ave Birdwood Ave Domain Rd Anderson St St Kilda Rd Southbank Blvd City Rd Alexandra Ave William Barak Bridge Swan St Bridge ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MCG Finish Inside MCG Start 5km Point JOLIMONT STATION Entry to Start Olympic Blvd

13 RACE DAY ETIQUETTE START LINE Arrive to the Start Line at least 20 minutes prior to event start time. Be mindful of your competitors and give each other space where possible. Remember, your timing chip activates as you run through the start arch so the minutes it takes to get there won’t matter! NOT PERMITTED Strictly no bikes, skateboards, rollerblades/skates, scooters, or pets are permitted in any event. FINISH LINE Although you will want to celebrate, there will be competitors coming in right behind you so keep moving through the Finish Line. Follow the arena exit gates to drinks stations and your well earned medal, then exit the venue to celebrate in style in the event village. TOILETS Toilets are available within Gate 2, Gate 2, Gate 7, Within Yarra Park, on route to Start Line and at the Start LineThere will also be toilets located on course at various drink stations. Strictly no public urination. HEADPHONES Running with headphones is allowed but discouraged. If you must run to music, use just one earbud and keep the volume low. You need to be aware of what’s going on around you, including other competitors, marshals, and volunteers. DRINK STATIONS There is plenty of water and Gatorade for everyone. Instead of diving for the first cup you see, skip the first tables, which are likely to be the most crowded. Make eye contact with the volunteer to alert them that you are going to be taking their cup. Take your drink and exit cautiously. Once finished, please put your empty cup in the dedicated bins. GEL DROP ZONES Maurten HydroGel Stations on course for Marathon at Drink Stations 3 (11.2km) and 2A (29.5KM), and Half Marathon at Drink Station 3 (11.2km) Littering the course with gels is strictly prohibited. Please hold onto gels and dispose only at the dedicated ‘Gel Litter’ zones or drink station locations

15 RACE DAY CHECKLIST PREPARE EVERYTHING YOUR NEED FOR RACE DAY THE NIGHT PRIOR, INCLUDING RACE BIB AND WARM CLOTHING ENSURE YOU’VE GOT YOU RACE BIB VISIBLE ON YOUR TOP ARRIVE AT THE FESTIVAL HUB AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR RACE TIME EXPECT EVERYTHING TO TAKE LONGER THAN YOU THINK. ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO DROP OFF YOUR WARM CLOTHING BAG, GRAB A ST. ALI COFFEE, USE THE TOILETS AND GET TO THE START LINE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT THE START LINE AT LEAST 20MIN BEFORE YOUR RACE. IT WILL TAKE A 10MIN LIGHT JOG FROM THE MCG. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN RUNNING WITH A PACER, LOCATE YOUR PACE GROUP ON THE START LINE. IF YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR WARM CLOTHING AT THE START LINE ENSURE IT’S OUT OF OTHER RUNNERS WAY. - ALL DISCARDED CLOTHING WILL BE DONATED THROUGH UPPAREL SOAK IN THE ATMOSPHERE AND GET READY TO TAKE ON THE #MELBMARA SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS AND ENJOY THE RUNNERS HIGH

16 Storage areas are manned by volunteers and marshals on Race Day. Please do not check in valuable items. We do not accept responsibility for any lost items. BYO BAG AWarm Clothing service is available for participants in the below events to leave a bag of their belongings, to be collected post-race. You will be required to tear off the bag strip from your race bib and attach it securely to your clothing bag to ensure that it is easily identified. WARM CLOTHING BAG DROP EVENT CATEGORY LOCATION & TIME NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON OPEN FROM 5AM - 6:00AM ENTRY VIA GROUND LEVEL BRUNTON AVE (CAR PARK A) & SATURDAY 12TH OCT; 8AM - 4PM OUTSIDE THE RACE OFFICE LOCATED NEAR MCG GATE 3 NIKE HALF MARATHON OPEN FROM 5:30AM AT GATE 1 LEVEL 1 SRILANKAN AIRLINES 10KM, BIG M 5KM AND CHOBANI FIT 2.5KM WALK OPEN FROM 5:30AM ON THE LAWN AREA OUTSIDE MCG EXTERNAL CONCOURSE GATE 3.

17 1 0 0 % E L E C T R I C Witness the first-ever fully electric BMW iX2 leading the charge as the official pace car of this year’s 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon. Discover the BMW iX2

18 DRINK STATIONS Drink stations will be located at a number of locations on course and at the finish line. Water will be provided on course at all drink stations along with our Official Partner Gatorade at selected stations. Pass by a Gatorade Hydration Station to replace essential electrolytes as you complete your chosen race distance. Sweat. Embrace it. Replace it. Thanks to our Official Hydrogel Partner Maurten, there will be on course Hydrogel Depots at 11.2km (Marathon and Half) and at 29.5km (Marathon) to supplement your race day fueling. You can find the specific locations on the course maps following. PERSONAL DRINK STATIONS Three (3) Personal Drink Stations will be available for FULL MARATHONERS ONLY, who wish to provide their own refreshments at designated drink stations on course. Drop Off Location – TeamMarquee Area (below outdoor cricket nets) Drop Off Date – Saturday 12th October Drop Off Times – 8am to 2pm Personal Drink Station Locations – 11.2km, 24.2km, 36.5km Restrictions: Drink containers are not to be any taller than 21cm in total including all attachments. Special drinks drop offwill close at 2.00pm, no balloons/sticks are to be attached. Your race number must be clearly shown on the bottle container, it is your responsibility to find your own bottle at the personal drinks station You must not drop your bottle on course it must be dropped in the event aid stations. The personal drinks service is available to competitors in the full marathon only.

19 I’VE FINISHED, NOW WHAT? RESULTS POWERED BY BMW Live results will be available from the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival App. Results will also be published on our website within 24 hours of finishing. PHOTOS Marathon Photos will be snapping your on course and finish line shots. Photos will be available to view and purchase via the Marathon Photos website. Here, you will be able to download your Finishers Certificate too. MEDALS All competitors will receive a 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival medallion on their way out of the finish area. Snap your @MelbMara medal moment & show it off via socials on #MedalMonday (October 14). MITIME MiTIME captures the final piece of your #MelbMara journey with a personalised memento for your well-earned medal. The custom engraved insert of your name and Race Net Time fits perfectly on the back. All MiTIMEs will be mailed out post-event week. Haven’t yet ordered one? Login to your Active account, select “purchase merchandise” and add MiTIME inserts to cart!

FESTIVAL GUIDE

22 Make sure you encourage your friends and family to download the app so they can follow your every move! Download the 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival app, now available from Google Play and the App Store for the full #MelbMara experience. FEATURING: POWERED BY GARMIN LIVE STREAM Tune into the Race Day festivities! See winners crossing the MCG finish line, meet some race-day legends and stay updated on the entire day’s proceedings. PARTICIPANT TRACKING Track a participant while they race! Just insert the bib number of the person you want to track, view live on the map where they are, and get notified of their progress along the way. CHECK LIVE RESULTS See your results thanks to BMW as soon as you cross the finish line, view who won each race, and check out how your competitors went on the day. KEY EVENT INFORMATION Everything you need to know all in the one place. Stay on top of what’s happening! Allow notifications to receive live race-day updates. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EVENT APP

23 FESTIVAL SPECTATORS ENTRY THROUGH GATE 2 FROM 7:00AM Friends and family are invited to cheer you on as you cross the finish line. Access into the MCG stands is FREE for all spectators. Spectators and Participants might find it difficult to meet within the MCG, instead we recommend locating a meeting spot within Yarra Park for ease. Bikes and Pets are not permitted inside the MCG (Guide Dogs excepted). For spectators with prams, prams are permitted within the MCG please take direction from venue staff and security for guidance. Spectators are also able to track your progress and watch the Festival’s live stream through the official Race App.

25 Shop our exclusive official Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Merchandise range. Located between Gate 2 and 3 on the MCG Concourse within the event expo. MERCHANDISE DAY TIME THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 5:30AM – 2:00PM Please note: stock is limited, merchandise will be sold under a first served policy and is likely to sell out prior to Sunday. We recommend you hit the Official Merchandise Store early to ensure you are not disappointed.

27 We’re excited to announce the return of our entertainment precinct The Village present by Chemist Warehouse! The Village will be open on both Saturday and Sunday (please see opening times). The Village present by Chemist Warehouse is your destination for food, St Ali coffee, Better Beer, Grill’d, drinks, live music & more. Head to The Village from 5:30am on Race Day for your St Ali coffee fix, then enjoy entertainment, live music & our big screen showing all of the #melbmara action from 6.45am onwards. PRESENTED BY CHEMIST WAREHOUSE THE VILLAGE OPENING DAY OPENING HOURS SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 9:00AM – 3:00PM SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 6:00AM – 3:00PM

28 Better Beer Bar: Just smashed out the marathon? Treat yourself to a Free Better Beer Zero Alc on the MCG concourse. Or if you’re feeling like a full strength Better Beer, then head over to the Beer Garden in the village and celebrate like a champion! THE VILLAGE Grill’d Airstream: Grill’d are serving up healthy burgers at the Village during the 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. Swing by the Airstream to power up with naturally better burgers! Soundcore: The ultimate Silent Disco experience! Dance to your own beat while rocking soundcore’s Space Q45 Headphones - Do you think you’ve got the best moves? Prove it! The top dancer will win a pair of headphones. Big M: Keep an eye out for the inflatable Big M at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival to get your hands on some Big M milk samples all day on Sunday on the MCG concourse. WHAT’S ON

30 VILLAGE MAIN STAGE & ACTIVITY SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2024 TIME WHATS ON 9.15AM MELBOURNE MARATHON THROUGH THE AGES 9.45AM MOWGLI MAY DJ LIVE MAIN STAGE 10.00AM MINI MARATHON WAVE 1 START 10.30AM MINI MARATHON WAVE 2 START 11.00AM MINI MARATHON WAVE 3 START 11.00AM SOUNDCORE SILENT DISCO 11.35AM WELCOME TO COUNTRY 11.40AM SMOKING CEREMONY 12:00PM RACE DAY PREVIEW - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 12.15PM PACER OVERVIEW - HOW BEST TO USE A PACER 12:20PM MEET YOUR PACER – CHANCE TO CHAT TO YOUR PACER 12.30PM ELITE FIELD OVERVIEW AND INTERVIEWS 1.15PM ATHLETE PANEL - A RUNNERS GUIDE TO SUNDAY 1.30PM RACE DAY PREVIEW - WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY

31 The Runners Expo is back again in 2024 and will be held on the lawn area in front of the Race Week Office location on the concourse of the MCG between gates 2 and 3. Take advantage of exclusive Race Week specials! RUNNERS EXPO OPENING DAYS OPENING HOURS THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 7:30AM – 2:00PM

33 WHAT’S ON RUNNERS EXPO Garmin: Explore the Garmin Forerunner range at the expo from Thursday onwards in the expo. Keep a keen eye out for the new Fenix 8 smartwatches that have just launched, to get your hands on these new products, visit the Garmin team from Thursday to Sunday. SriLankan Airlines: Win a Trip to Sri Lanka, thanks to SriLankan Airlines! With the total prize value up to $10,000 – visit the team in the expo for the chance to win return, business class flights for 2 adults, departing Melbourne or Sydney, to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Plus, Three nights’ accommodation in a twin share or double room in a hotel in Colombo Inc. breakfast. Soundcore: soundcore are offering exclusive discounts across the 4 days of the event (Thurs 10th – Sun 13th) at the soundcore expo marquee where you can also test your luck and spin the wheel for prizes and further discounts of the soundcore range of audio products. Fitstop: Come and see what is taking the global fitness community by storm as Fitstop brings the home of functional fitness to the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. Learn about their performancebased strength and conditioning group training. Along with exclusive offers, goodies up for grabs and even a chance to Ski-erg your way to win a month’s free membership! Plus, cheer squad signs to motivate your mates from the sidelines. FIND US ON THE EXPO MAP NOW!

35 Maurten: Come and visit the team in the expo to browse the Maurten range, and don’t forget that as a Melbourne athlete, you have the opportunity to prebook your Maurten x Melbourne 24 Race Pack and collect it before race day at the Maurten booth in the Marathon Expo at the MCG. Chemist Warehouse: Spin the wheel at The Chemist Warehouse marquee to win, A year’s supply of INC, Chemist Warehouse Gift Card, and Gift Bags. The teamwill also be sampling INC protein bars, along with samples sachets of INC protein powder. FortyWinks: Compete in the FortyWinks 40 Second Challenge: simply make the FortyWinks bed as fast as you can and you’re in with a chance to win an ultimate sleep solution. The kids can also join in the festivities with a special bed making challenge just for them. Stop by, compete with the team of FortyWinks sleep advisors. Gatorade: Water wasn’t made for this - stay on top of your hydration while you train to help your recovery, so keep an eye out for Gatorade in the expo to replenish fluids lost in sweat. WHAT’S ON... FIND US ON THE EXPO MAP NOW!

36 Better Beer: To keep you cool and collected, Better Beer will have a stash of ice-cold Better Beer Zero Alcs waiting for you at the end. Look out for the inflatable Better Beer Can to get your hands on their Zero Alc cans in the expo on Saturday and on the concourse on Sunday of the event. STALi Coffee: Swing by one of the ST. ALi stands post-race for a well-deserved coffee, delicious pastries, and a special Electrolyte Coconut Water Coffee to help you recharge. Feels Good!" Bupa: To help Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Participants cool down and aid recovery post-race, Bupa will have a dedicated stretching area where runners can jump on a yoga mat and go through some guided stretches facilitated by Bupa Wellness qualified facilitators. There will also be complimentary Gatorade and merchandise up for grabs, while stock lasts. Chobani Fit: Whether you’re chasing a personal best or cheering from the sidelines, Chobani Fit is here to fuel your day. Catch us outside the MCG near the expo for your FREE sample! We can’t wait to see you there. Scholl: Come and visit the Scholl lawn marquee to learn about how to take care of your feet for the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. There will be prizes up for grabs at Scholl’s cornhole game, and also try your hand to win even more giveaways with their spinning wheel! WHAT’S ON... FIND US ON THE EXPO MAP NOW!

38 TO MCG, EVENT EXPO, THE VILLAGE & NIKE HUB TOILETS FLINDERS ST STATION JOLLIMONT STATION TEAM NAME TOILETS MINTER ELLISON JMB ABN GROUP MILES FOR MYELOMA BEYOND BLUE CW RUN CLUB BUILT BMW ICON THE RUNNERS HUB STATE OF FITNESS SPARTANS MULTIPLEX ARUP HER RUN BRUNTON AVE NIKE LIVE STREAM TEAM MARQUEES 13 OCTOBER 2024 The TeamMarquee area is a dedicated section for groups to secure their very own space within the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. Situated along Brunton Avenue overlooking the final stretch for all competitors, the TeamMarquee area provides the perfect vantage point for competitors and friends alike to soak up the atmosphere on the big day. TEAM MARQUEES

40 MINI MARATHON SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2024 WAVE A 10.00AM WAVE B 10.30AM WAVE C 11.00AM Get your young runners ready for an all-new exciting adventure at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival’s ‘Mini Marathon‘. Open to children aged 12 and under, this 1km race offers the perfect chance for the next generation of marathoners to experience the thrill of the event in their own way.

41 The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is committed to developing and improving practices and considerations toward a more sustainable festival. As Australia’s premier marathon, our goal is to inspire people to keep moving, to promote health and wellbeing and contribute to the sustainable future of our planet, to therefore ensure we will have a platform for our event for future generations to enjoy. We must continue to consider our small role to ensure that future generations have access to clean fresh air, an abundance of open green spaces and a thriving world to run in. SUSTAINABILITY WHAT YOU CAN DO: OUR ROAD... YOUR ROAD... TRAIN, TRAM, BUS OR CARPOOL TO THE EVENT OPT TO USE REUSABLE PRODUCTS I.E. KEEP CUPS BYO BAG FOR WARM CLOTHING SERVICE GEL LITTER ZONE DISPOSE GELS AT DEDICATED ‘GEL LITTER ZONES’ ONLY DISPOSE OF WASTE IN CORRECT STREAMS NO ON COURSE LITTERING PENALTIES APPLY DISCARD CLOTHING AT START LINE ONLY. ALL ITEMS TAKEN TO UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHARITY ORGANISATIONS OR RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED PLEASE DISPOSE WITHIN RECYCLING WASTE STREAM ASSIST US IN SUSTAINING OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY THE ROAD TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE CERTIFIED OMPOSTABLE CUPS Y ECO PRODUCTS FROM DETPAK, COMPOSTED AT BIO GRO WASTE STREAMS IDENTIFIED, REVIEWED, PLANNED FOR AND MANAGED GEL LITTER ZONE STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED ‘GEL LITTER ZONES’ ON COURSE SELF SERVE WATER BUBBLER WITHIN YARRA PARK DIGITAL EVENT GUIDE DISCARDED CLOTHING TAKEN TO UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHARITY ORGANISATIONS OR RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED MCG VENUE POWERED BY RENEWABLE SOLAR PANELS DUPONT TYVEK 100% RECYCLABLE RACE BIBS. LEAD CAR POWERED BY THE BMW x 0 ALL ELECTRIC SUV CARBON OFFSET PLANTING PROGRAM. INITIATED IN 2022, COMMITTED TO THE PLANTING OF 15,000 TREES TO DATE. SEQUESTA 40 TONNE CARBON OFFSET ANNUALLY. PLA T O OUR ROAD... YOUR ROAD... TRAIN, TRAM, BUS OR CARPOOL TO THE EVENT OPT TO USE REUSABLE PRODUCTS I.E. KEEP CUPS BYO BAG FOR WARM CLOTHING SERVICE GEL LITTER ZONE DISPOSE GELS AT DEDICATED ‘GEL LITTER ZONES’ ONLY DISCARD CLOTHING AT STAR LINE ONLY. ALL ITEMS TAKEN UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION CHARITY ORGANISATIONS O RECYCLED AND REPURPOSE ASSIST US IN SUSTAINING OUR BEAUTIFUL THE ROAD TO A MORE SUSTA ST ALI 100% COMPOSTABLE COFFEE CUPS CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE CUPS BY ECO PRODUCTS FROM DETPAK, COMPOSTED AT BIO GRO WASTE STREAMS IDENTIFIED, REVIEWED, PLANNED FOR AND MANAGED GEL LITTER ZONE STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED ‘GEL LITTER ZONES’ ON COURSE SELF SERVE WATER BUBBLER WITHIN YARRA PARK DIGITAL EVENT GUIDE DISCARDED CLOTHING TAKEN TO UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHARITY ORGANISATIONS OR RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED MCG V POWER RENEW SOL PAN OUR ROAD... YOUR ROAD... GEL LITTER ZONE DISPOSE GELS AT DEDICATED ‘GEL LITTER ZONES’ ONLY DISPOSE OF WASTE IN CORRECT STREAMS NO ON COURSE LITTERING P NALTIES APPLY DISCARD CLOTHING AT START LINE ONLY. ALL ITEMS TAKEN TO UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHARITY O GANISATIONS OR RECYCLED AN REPURPOSED PLEASE DISPOSE WITHIN RECYCLING WA E STREAM STAINING OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TER IN DIGITAL EVENT GUIDE DISCARDED CLOTHING TAKEN TO UPPAREL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHARITY ORGANISATIONS OR RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED MCG VENUE POWERED BY RENEWABLE SOLAR PANELS DUPONT TYVEK 100% RECYCLABLE RACE BIBS. LEAD CAR POWERED BY THE BMW x 0 ALL ELECTRIC SUV CARBON OFFSET PLANTING PROGRAM. INITIATED IN 2022, COMMITTED TO THE PLANTING OF 15,000 TREES TO DATE. SEQUESTA 40 TONNE CARBON OFFSET ANNUALLY. PARTNERSHIP WITH PLASTICBANK. PREVENTING TWO PLASTIC BOTTLES FROM ENTERING THE OCEAN PER PARTICIPANT MEDAL

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47 PREMIUM CHARITIES 26,000 babies are born prematurely each year, with many relying on cutting edge neonatal equipment to survive. Running for Premature Babies provides life-saving neonatal equipment to hospitals around Australia, giving critically ill and premature babies a better chance of survival. The charity was founded in memory of baby triplets Henry, Jasper and Evan Smith who were born in 2006 and were cared for in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) but tragically did not survive their premature birth. To date almost $7 million has been raised, funding neonatal equipment such as humidicribs and ventilators to hospitals Australia wide, including the Monash Children’s Hospital NICU which cares for the sickest babies from all over Victoria. Join us to celebrate a survivor of prematurity, to honour a baby who has died, or simply to support a cause that will make a tangible difference to hundreds of families in Victoria and a round Australia. To find out more about the charity and how it all began go to: www.running for premature babies.com RUNNING FOR PREMATURE BABIES

48 PREMIUM CHARITIES Over three million people in Australia are living with depression or anxiety and an average of nine people take their own lives each day. Beyond Blue’s vision is for all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health. It’s thanks to the generosity of people like you that we can keep our Support Service running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This phone and online service is staffed by mental health professionals and provides life-saving support to hundreds of people every day. With your support, we will also continue to innovate and deliver new services and programs that reduce stigma and encourage people to speak up in times of need. The funds and awareness you will raise will help us enormously to support people to protect their mental health and reduce people’s experience of stigma and discrimination and improve people’s opportunities to get effective support and services at the right time. Together we can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. For more information about anxiety, depression and suicide prevention please visit www.beyondbue.org.au For advice and support, contact Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or online at www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support BEYOND BLUE

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52 OFFICIAL PARTNERS TITLE PARTNER PREMIUM PARTNERS ASSOCIATE PARTNERS SUPPORT PARTNERS We would like to thank each of our partners for their help in making the 46th edition of the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival happen.

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