Nike Wheelchair Marathon
.Be a part of Australia’s premier marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the finish line at the MCG to cheers from supporters, family and friends. The Nike Melbourne Marathon is a competitive, adrenaline-filled race for those experienced in marathon running who want to set a PB on our fast and flat course, and is also perfect for first-timers and less experienced marathon runners.
Event Information
Date
Distance
Sunday 11th October, 2026
42.195km
Start Line
Batman Avenue (150m North of Rod Laver Arena)
Finish Line
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Age Limit
18 years or older on race day
Participants in Racing Wheelchairs
Those wishing to participate in a racing wheelchair are required to register in the Nike Melbourne Wheelchair Marathon. This will be 5 minutes before the start of the Half Marathon, and will allow you to safely navigate the course free from crowds.
Participants in non-racing Wheelchairs
Those wishing to participate in a non-racing wheelchair are required to register in the Nike Melbourne Marathon 7:00am start. For the safety of yourself and to assist with navigating through the field of runners, we highly recommend starting towards the back of the starting pack. Non-racing wheelchair participants are also permitted to register the Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk, the 5km Run, the 10km Run, and the Nike Half Marathon as all distances are wheelchair accessible.
Entry Fees & Inclusions
Inclusions:
- Entry
- Race Bib + Safety Pins
- Finishers Medal
- Finisher T-Shirt
- E-Certificate
Course Map
- Subject to change in 2026
Drink Stations
Aid Station Locations
|
Location
|
Aid Station Total Dist. Km
|
Supplied
|
Medical
|
Toilets
|
Melway ref
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
#1 – St Kilda Rd / Arthur St
|
3
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 57 - K1
|
|
#2 – Lakeside Dve
|
6
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 59 - B8
|
|
#3 – Pits Building (Albert Park)
|
11.2
|
Water + Maurten + Maurten Gels
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 57 - J6
|
|
#4 – Mills St/ B’Field Pde
|
17
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 57 - A6
|
|
#4 – Mills St/ B’Field Pde
|
19.4
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 57 - A6
|
|
#2a – Jacka blvd
|
22.5
|
Water + Maurten
|
Yes
|
No
|
Map 57 - K10
|
|
#5 – Point Ormond/Marine Pde & Glenhuntly Rd
|
24.2
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 67 - A2
|
|
|
24.2
|
PERSONAL DRINKS
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 67 - A2
|
|
#5 – Point Ormond/Marine Pde & Glenhuntly Rd
|
27.3
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 67 - A2
|
|
#2a – Jacka Blvd
|
29.5
|
Water + Maurten + Maurten Gels
|
Yes
|
No
|
Map 57 - K10
|
|
#1 – St Kilda Rd /Arthur St
|
34.1
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 57 - K1
|
|
#6 – Birdwood Ave/Govt House Dve
|
36.5
|
Water + Maurten
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 43 - K12
|
|
#7 – St Kilda Rd / Linlithgow
|
39.8
|
Water + Maurten
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 2F - H8
|
|
#8 – Wellington St Sth
|
41
|
Water
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Map 43 - K8
|
|
Finish
|
42.195
|
Water + Maurten
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
MCG
|
Drink station locations subject to change*
Spartans
In 1987 the efforts of the 86 men and two women who had completed all ten Melbourne Marathons was recognised by calling them “Spartans” and presenting each with a gold singlet. The Melbourne Marathon Spartans Club was formed in 1989 following initial discussions between Race Director Ted Paulin and Brian Dixon (former M.L.A. and Melbourne Football Club footballer).
The title of “Melbourne Marathon Spartan” has now become one of the Australian running community’s most sought after. Spartans are recognized by their various coloured running singlets and each runner has a personalised lifetime race number. The singlet is worn with the utmost pride by all Spartans as a sign of their achievement and dedication to marathon running. Any runner who completes ten Melbourne Marathons automatically qualifies to become a Spartan. After the 2024 event there are 1573 male, 200 female and two wheelchair Spartans. Although mainly Victorians, they come from all over Australia with some overseas members. Three 46 Year Spartans remain: John Dobson, David Foskey and Wayne Thompson. Chas Harcoan and Jim Hopkins have run 44. For further information on the Spartans club please visit the official Melbourne Marathon Spartans website: www.melbournemarathonspartans.com