The 2026 #melbmara is taking to Melbourne's streets on Sunday 11 October.
This year the festival will comprise of the following events:
42.2km Nike Melbourne Marathon
42.2km Nike Wheelchair Marathon
21.1km Nike Half Marathon
10km Run
5km Run
3km Walk
The event is set in the heart of Melbourne with event courses running through Yarra Park, St Kilda, Flinders Street, the Shrine of Remembrance, and finishing with one lap of the iconic MCG.
10/06/2026
October can’t come soon enough.
The cheers from the sidelines. The finish-line smiles. The atmosphere that makes race weekend so special.
Whether you’re going the full distance or taking on the Mini Marathon, 3km, 5km, or 10km, there’s a place for everyone at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival.
Follow the link in our bio to register. See you on the start line.
This Global Running Day, run your race. 🏃
Today, we celebrate every runner. Every pace. Every goal.
Because it doesn’t matter where you start, it matters that you start. It’s the courage to begin, the commitment to keep going, and the community that turns individual goals into something bigger.
And this October, no matter the distance, every step leads to the MCG.
26/05/2026
Club 42. Only 5 spots remaining.
Your guaranteed entry into the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon.
Introducing Club 42, the inaugural premium race weekend experience for runners. From exclusive access and VIP experiences to accommodation packages, Club 42 is your all-access pass to the ultimate marathon weekend.
Limited to just 42 runners. One for every kilometre.
Don’t miss your chance to be a founding member of a new marathon tradition.
Follow the link in our bio to register.
25/05/2026
Melbourne awaits.
12/05/2026
The final second chance ballot for the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is now closed. There will be no further ballots run for the 2026 event.
Thank you to everyone who entered - please allow up to 24 hours to receive your ballot outcome via email.
While this was the final ballot for 2026, the dream isn’t over. There are still ways to secure your place on the start line this October:
🤝 Run for something bigger with one of our charity partners
🤝 Turn race weekend into the full Melbourne experience through our official travel partners
🤝 Explore our affiliate event pathways with limited allocations remaining
See you in October,
05/05/2026
Your Second Chance Starts Now | The 21.1km Nike Melbourne Half Marathon ballot is now open.
A final allocation of entries has been released - this is the only second chance ballot for the Half Marathon that will be run this year.
🔗 Enter now via melbournemarathon.com.au
Half Marathon Ballot closes Tuesday 12 May, 12:00pm AEST.
Want certainty? Skip the ballot and secure your guaranteed place through our charity or official travel partners. Limited entries remain.
27/04/2026
Your Second Chance Starts Now | The 42.195km Nike Melbourne Marathon ballot is now open.
A final allocation of entries has been released — this is the only second chance ballot for the Marathon that will be run this year.
🔗 Enter now via melbournemarathon.com.au
The Marathon ballot will close Monday 4 May at 12:00pm (midday) AEST, with the Half Marathon ballot opening Tuesday 5 May at 10:00am AEST.
24/04/2026
Skip the ballot. Guarantee your entry 🤝
Secure your place at the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival by running for one of our official charity partners.
You’ll not only line up on the start line — you’ll be making a real difference with every kilometre you run.
With limited ballot spots available, this is a guaranteed way to be part of the event this October.
🔗 Learn more via melbournemarathon.com.au/run-for-a-cause/
06/02/2026
Missed the ballot? Don’t miss the race.
Charity entries → still open.
Your guaranteed ticket to October.
01/01/2026
New Year. No comfort zone.
If you're chasing growth, it won't happen where it's easy.
Step into 2026 with purpose. See you in October
