Oceania / Australia
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026
Melbourne, Australia
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The marathon and half marathon at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival take place on 11 October 2026. Both start on Batman Avenue and finish inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Marathon
Official course trackInteractive map requires JavaScript. The official course map is available below.
Estimated elevation
Download elevation CSVApproximate ascent 249 mApproximate descent 235 m
Distances on this chart are approximate and follow the supplied track.
Terrain estimate · mapzen · Prepared
Terrain estimates may differ from the road surface, especially on bridges and in tunnels. Sampled every 100 m with a three-sample median filter.
Organizer course source · Checked
Half marathon
Official course trackInteractive map requires JavaScript. The official course map is available below.
Estimated elevation
Download elevation CSVApproximate ascent 173 mApproximate descent 162 m
Distances on this chart are approximate and follow the supplied track.
Terrain estimate · mapzen · Prepared
Terrain estimates may differ from the road surface, especially on bridges and in tunnels. Sampled every 100 m with a three-sample median filter.
Organizer course source · Checked
Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Organizer source
Map pins locate the host city, not the start line or race course.