NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL EVENT GUIDE 2023

EVENT GUIDE

THE NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL IS BACK AND NIKE ARE RIGHT BEHIND YOU TO HELP YOU RUN ‘YOUR RUN.’ Congratulations to all athletes* taking part over the weekend in what is a sell-out event! Whether you are running the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k or 5km, or 3kmwalk, we are inspired by your commitment to come and move with us. This year Nike together with The City of Melbourne is committed to bring the community together on race day, and Nike is here to support and inspire everyone to the start line. We invite you to celebrate the freedom, possibility and joy found only through movement which will be on full display at this year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival. Whether you are running your first race or aiming for a PB, Nike cannot wait to celebrate with you. Be sure to swing past the Nike ‘Run Your Run Hub’ pre and post race. We will have Nike retail, post-race fuel plus several recovery services for all to enjoy. The ‘Run Your Run Hub’ will be open from Thursday through to Sunday of race week. Best of luck to everyone participating this weekend and a thank you to everyone supporting our athletes* See you at the finish line! *if you have a body, you are an athlete ASHLEY READE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, NIKE AUSTRALIA WELCOME

3 WELCOME The City of Melbourne is proud to support a marathon event that unites runners in a celebration of our city. The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival takes participants past some of the city’s much-loved landmarks. After an impressive run, how terrific to finish at the iconic MCG. Amarathon means many things to a city. It invites people to meet their personal goals. The marathon raises funds for charities, and it promotes an active lifestyle for everyone, from elite to occasional runners. Congratulations to all participants and enjoy a magnificent marathon. SALLY CAPP AO LORD MAYOR 2023 NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL

4 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.

5 CONTENTS EVENT TIMES 6 START & FINISH 7 EVENT INFORMATION 9 OFFICIAL APP 10 RACE DAY - GETTING TO THE EVENT 12 WARM CLOTHING BAG DROP 15 DRINK STATIONS 16 COURSE MAP 17 RACE DAY ETIQUETTE 18 FESTIVAL SPECTATORS 21 MERCHANDISE 22 THE VILLAGE 23 RUNNERS EXPO 26 I’VE FINISHED, NOW WHAT? 27 SUSTAINABILITY 28 OFFICIAL CHARITY 32 OFFICIAL PARTNERS 34 #MELBMARA 36

6 EVENT TIMES SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023 START LOCATION Batman Avenue, approximately 150m North of Rod Laver Arena. Make sure you arrive at the start line at least 15 - 20 minutes prior to your event start time. There will be pacers for the Full and Half Marathons, check out the pace group times on our website if you would like to run with a pacer. Please pin your bib to the front of your top and make sure you smile for the photographers! Remember, no bib – no run. If you’ve forgotten your pins on race day, come and see the team at the Race Week Office (between Gate 1 and Gate 2 at the MCG). There will be security at the start line to manage this process. Please ensure you have signed your waiver, if you haven’t signed your waiver you will not be permitted to take the course! Head to your ‘MyEvents’ Portal through Active.com to sign your waiver. The start line will close for each event 15min after the gun starts, please ensure you arrive on time. NIKE HALF MARATHON – 8:00AM SRILANKAN AIRLINES 10KM RUN – 7:30AM NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON – 7:00AM NIKE WHEELCHAIR MARATHON – 7:55AM 180 NUTRITION GOOD SPORT 5KM RUN – 11:30AM 3KM WALK – 11:45AM

7 Brunton Ave Batman Ave Olympic Blvd Punt Rd Alexandra Ave Jolimont Rd Wellington Parade South Jolimont St ROD LAVER ARENA JOHN CAIN ARENA PUNT ROAD OVAL William Barak Bridge (No Access to Start Line) Entry Punt Rd ONLY MCG Swan St Bridge YARRA RIVER TO START LINE TO START LINE TO START LINE Start Finish LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY Gate 1 Gate 2 Gate 3 i E DROP & GO LOCATION DROP & GO LOCATION JOLIMONT STATION YARRA PARK ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE RICHMOND STATION 1 2 THE VILLAGE PRESENTED BY CHEMIST WHAREHOUSE A Gate 7 FLINDERS STATION NIKE RUN YOUR RUN HUB TEAM VILLAGE LEGEND START & FINISH AREAS MCG PUBLIC ENTRY VIA GATE 2 & 3 - FROM 7AM Race Week Office Personal Drinks Drop-Off (Marathon Only Sat. 8am-2pm) Water Bubbler First Aid i E Toilets Runners Expo NikeRunYour RunHub Event Merchandise Road Closure Sunday Parking (Limited Spaces) Clothing Drop Off: Marathon Enter via Brunton Ave Carpark Entry A (From 5:30am) Clothing Drop Off: Half Marathon Enter via Gate 1 (From 5:30am) Clothing Drop Off: 10KM, 5KM, 3KM Yarra Park, outside Gate 2 (From 6:00am) Nike Marathon 42.195km Nike Wheelchair Marathon 42.195km SriLankan Airlines 10km Run 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run 3km Walk A 1 2 Nike Half Marathon 21.1km Prepare for the trip on foot from the MCG to the start line to take approx. 10 minutes. 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 or have a pram, 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 42.2km Nike 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 EVENT INFORMATION RACE WEEK OFFICE The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Race Week Office will be operational at the MCG during Race Week for the following functions: - Race Bib Collection (including replacement bibs) - Event Downgrades - General Enquiries - Personalised Race Bib Printing 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 that the 42.2km Nike Melbourne Marathon, 21.1km Nike Half Marathon, SriLankan Airlines 10km Run and 180Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run are all SOLD OUT. No additional capacity will be added to these events. Registration for these events are closed. You will not be able to register for a sold out event at the Race Week office. DAY OPENING TIMES THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER* FROM 5:30AM LOCATION: On the external concourse of the MCG between Gate 1 & 2 *Sunday is for general enquiries ONLY. There is strictly NO Race Pack collection on Race Day.

10 Make sure you encourage your friends and family to download the app so they can follow your every move! Download 2023 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 weekend 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, viewwho 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

11 Performance is more than just speed and power. Performance is greater distances. It’s efficient movement. It’s endurance for days. Performance is fully electric. And it’s all in the BMW i range, the Official Vehicle Partner of the 2023 Nike Melbourne Marathon. Witness the first-ever fully electric BMW iX1 leading the charge as the official pace car of this year’s marathon. Emission free, sustainably built, the iX1 is redefining performance and ready for anything. FIND OUT MORE

12 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 walk down to the start line. 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, however there are several non-ticket parking areas that surround the MCG. 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 for those using a ride share service or are being dropped off by a friend / family member.

15 Storage areas are manned by volunteers and marshals on Race Day. Do not check in valuables as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. BYO BAG AWarm Clothing service is available on Race Day 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 5:30AM ENTRY VIA GROUND LEVEL BRUNTON AVE (CAR PARK A) NIKE HALF MARATHON OPEN FROM 5:30AM AT GATE 1 LEVEL 1 SRILANKAN AIRLINES 10KM, 180 NUTRITION GOOD SPORT 5KM AND 3KM WALK OPEN FROM 6.00AM ON THE LAWN AREA OUTSIDE GATE 2

16 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 11km (Half and Marathon) and at 31km (Marathon) to supplement your race-day fueling. You can find the specific locations on the course maps following. PERSONAL DRINK STATIONS 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 – Event Village Area (below outdoor cricket nets) Drop Off Date – Saturday 14th 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 waste zone. The personal drinks service is available to competitors in the full marathon only.

17 SEE INSET 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 Bay St Aughtie Dr Glenhuntly Rd Brighton Rd St Kilda Espl. Dickens St MCG 35 40 30 15 20 21.1 15 20 25 Finish Inside MCG Start 10 5 Flinders St Swanston St Wellington Pde Sth Swan St Batman Ave Birdwood Ave Domain Rd Anderson St St Kilda Rd Southbank Blvd City Rd Alexandra Ave William Barak Bridge ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MCG Finish Inside MCG Start 5km Point JOLIMONT STATION Entry to Start Chute 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 Run 7:30AM 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run 11:30AM 3km Walk 11:45AM LEGEND 5 Drinks First Aid Toilets Gel Litter Zone KM Markers Gatorade Maurten Hydrogel Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km Certified Measured Courses 17

18 RACE DAY ETIQUETTE START LINE Arrive to the Start Line at least 15 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 the your well earned medal, then exit the venue to celebrate in style in the event village. TOILETS Toilets are available within Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 7, The Village (within Yarra Park), Melbourne Park (on route to start line) and the Start Line. There 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 and Half Marathon at Drink Stations 3 and 2A . 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

19 ST. ALi COFFEE ON THE RUN

21 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 will be 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, if you intend to watch the Event within the MCG at the finish line and have a baby or a toddler; prams and pushers are permittted in the MCG’s spectator areas located in the Olympic Stand and Member’s reserve. Please take direction from venue staff and security for guidance. Easy to fold pushers are recommended. Spectators are also able to track your progress and watch the Festival’s live stream through the official Race App.

22 Shop our exclusive official Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Merchandise range. Located between Gate 1 and 2 on the MCG Concourse within the event expo. 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. MERCHANDISE STORE DAY TIME THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 5:30AM – 2:00PM

23 THE VILLAGE 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 is your destination for food, St Ali coffee, Better Beer, 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 6am onwards. BRUNTON AVE TO M.C.G. TO WILLIAM BARAK BRIDGE RAILYARDS TEAM VILLAGE FOOD TRUCKS & COFFEE CHARITY CHEER ZONE 1 HICKORY 2 XERO 3 URBIS 4 RUNNING IN THE BURBS 5 MERCEDESBENZ AUSTRALIA 6 ARUP 7 THE RUNNERS HUB 8 COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS 9 MINTERELLISON 10 ELDERS RURAL SERVICES 11 ICON 12 RUN FOR A ROOF 13 SPARK NEL 14 CW RUN CLUB 15 NIKE 16 TEAM BMW 17 LU SIMON BUILDERS 18 ABN GROUP 19 MULTIPLEX 20 BUILT 21 FIGHTMND 22 BEYOND BLUE 23 VISION PERSONAL TRAINING 24 EASTERN HEALTH 25 JOHN HOLLAND 26 PETER MACCALLUM CANCER FOUNDATION 27 RUNNING FOR PREMATURE BABIES 28 BERRY STREET 29 THE ALFRED 30 TEAM JAPAN 31 SPARTANS 32 JMB 15 2 1 6 4 5 3 7 8 9 10 19 16 18 17 20 21 22 23 28 24 25 26 27 29 13 12 11 14 TOILETS OPENING TIMES SAT. 11AM 3PM SUN. 6AM 3PM VILLAGE PRESENTED BY 30 31 32 OPENING DAY OPENING HOURS SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 11:00AM – 3:00PM SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER 6:00AM – 3:00PM PRESENTED BY CHEMIST WAREHOUSE

26 THE RUNNERS EXPO The Runners Expo is back again in 2023 and will be held on the External Concourse of the MCG between gates 1 and 2. Take advantage of exclusive Race Week specials! Looking for exclusive offers and discounts? Take advantage of your digital gift bag! 20 18 17 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 16 23 22 24 28 27 26 25 29 30 34 33 32 31 35 36 19 21 JOLIMONT ST MCG GATE 1 GATE 2 EVENT MERCHANDISE INFO BOOTH RACE OFFICE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON RACE OFFICE 3KM, 5KM & 10KM NIKE RETAIL MEDICAL NIKE RUN YOUR RUN HUB SPONSORS NIKE EXHIBITORS EVENT SERVICES 1 VOLUNTEER CHECKIN 2 RACE OFFICE: 3KM, 5KM & 10KM 3 RACE OFFICE: MARATHON & HALF MARATHON 4 INFORMATION BOOTH 5 SPARTAN THURSDAYSATURDAY 5 ST ALI COFFEE SUNDAY 6 GARMIN 7 GATORADE 8 MAURTEN 9 BMW 10 ST ALI COFFEE 11 180 GOOD SPORT NUTRITION SUNDAY 12 BETTER BEER SATURDAY & SUNDAY 13 BUPA STRETCH HUB 14 BEYOND BLUE 15 NIKE RUN YOUR RUN HUB 16 CHEMIST WHAREHOUSE 17 EVENT MERCHANDISE 18 FITSTOP 19 SRILANKAN AIRLINES 20 BUPA 21 GRILL’D 22 TRAVELLING FIT 23 SPIBELT INJINJI TOESOCKS 24 FEETURES GOODR SUNGLASSES 25 FLIPBELT 26 SKIRT SPORTS 27 ROCK TAPE AUSTRALIA 28 FREEZE SLEEVE 29 STEIGEN 30 PREMAX PERFORMANCE SKINCARE 31 RACEDOTS 32 RNNR 33 FALKE RUNDERWEAR 34 KT TAPE AND NATHAN SPORTS 35 PILLAR PERFORMANCE 36 MODEX EXPO MAP OPENING DAYS OPENING HOURS THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 6:00PM SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 8:00AM – 4:00PM SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER 7:30AM – 2:00PM

27 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 2023 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 16). 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!

28 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. OUR ROAD TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

29 OUR ROAD YOUR ROAD ASSISTING US IN SUSTAINING OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY

32 OFFICIAL CHARITY Did you know that over 3 million people in Australia experience depression or anxiety? As Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, Beyond Blue has worked with the community for over 20 years to improve mental health and prevent suicide and is proud to be the official headline charity partner of the Nike Melbourne Marathon this year. 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. Join #TeamBeyondBlue and fundraise to ensure the over 871 people that contact Beyond Blue’s Support Service each day can have their call answered. ASSOCIATE CHARITIES BEYOND BLUE It’s not too late to make a difference, start fundraising or make a donation today!

34 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 45th edition of the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival happen.

36 LET’S GET PHYSICAL SOCIAL #MELBMARA

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