Learn about your options to access entry to the 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 you’re looking for a challenge, whether it’s setting a new PB or completing your first 10km run.
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 12 October, 2025 |
| Distance | 10km |
| Start Time | 7:30am *subject to change in 2025 |
| Cut Off Time | 2:00pm |
| Field Limit | 11,000 |
| 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
Youth:$70
Inclusions:
- Entry
- Race Bib + Safety Pins
- Finishers Medal
- E-Certificate
Course Map
*subject to change in 2025
Course Flyover
*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 00:36 | Sub 00:37 | Sub 00:39 |
| FEMALE | Sub 00:40 | Sub 00:42 | Sub 00:44 |
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 will open at a later date
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. Applying for a Preferred Start does not guarantee race entry, so please be aware of the race entry cut off times and field limits.
Drink Stations
Drink Station Locations
| LOCATION | Aid Station Total Dist. | Supplied | Medical | Toilets |
| #6 – Birdwood Ave/Govt House Dve | 5.8 | Water + Gatorade | Yes | Yes |
| #7 – St Kilda Rd / Linlithgow | 7.5 | Water + Gatorade | Yes | Yes |
| Finish | 10 | Water + Gatorade | Yes | Yes |
Warm Clothing
A Warm Clothing service is available on Race Day for participants in the above events to leave a bag of their belongings, to be collected post-race. You will be required to tear off strip from race bib and attach it securely to your clothing bag to ensure that it is easily identified.
Location and Time: Open from 6:00AM on the lawn area outside Gate 2
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 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. In 2024 this tradition will continue with support packages available to athletes who have achieved the following standards since 1st January 2024.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications are checked to guarantee times submitted are valid.
2025 Applications will open at a later date
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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