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Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
Distances
Half
About this race
Batman Avenue provides a grand start, after which the route proceeds on mostly flat, sealed roads designed for consistent pacing. The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival offers the atmosphere of a dedicated running weekend, not just a single race start. Families, novices, and experienced runners converge towards the same finish line at the MCG. It is structured as an "iconic half marathon": run past well-known sights, maintain your pace, and conclude with a lap on the revered MCG turf.
The course suits those aiming for a measured effort or a personal best, but it is more than just a time trial. The Half Marathon now follows the reverse direction, allowing participants to witness the Marathon conclusion before their own start, even filling the stadium to cheer from the stands. That "unforgettable MCG finish" is the main draw: paved roads, urban atmosphere, and a final lap where the stadium provides the spectacle.
Start location
Melbourne, VIC