NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL EVENT GUIDE 2023

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

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