Saturday at the 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival kicks off bright and early with the Bupa Healthy Cities Mini Marathon, giving kids 12 and under a chance to get active, with parents welcome to join in.

After the fun on the course, stick around for our festival lineup including an elite panel sharing top runner insights, pacer interviews to meet the experts guiding you to your goal times, and a stretch session to get warmed up and ready for race day. With activities for runners, families, and supporters, Saturday is the perfect way to dive into the festival weekend.