While Melbourne’s list of sporting events includes internationally renowned cricket matches, football games and tennis tournaments, the Melbourne Marathon is considered the most popular marathon held in the city.
Thousands of enthusiastic participants come and take part in this renowned event, with the event welcoming participants of all ages and abilities to participate.
Melbourne Marathon 2018 Dates – Course Route, Entry & Schedule
Thousands of spectators come together in Melbourne to cheer on all the participants during the big race, with the Melbourne Marathon one of the largest marathon events held in the country.The Melbourne Marathon was originally started back in 1978. In 2007, a new course was developed for the race – starting and ending at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (the MCG).
Additional to the thousands that participate in the full 42km marathon, over tens of thousands of people run the half marathon. There are also course options for novice runners at lengths of 3km, 5.7km and 10km. The race course route goes through some of the most notable and scenic areas of Melbourne; including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake and the beaches of Port Phillip Bay.
Training groups are also run leading up to the Melbourne Marathon where you can find inspiration or like-minded runners. There is a 10 week program which prepares runners for the half and full marathon distances and there are four different groups to cater for varying fitness abilities. The sessions are free and there is no need to book, so contact the organisers and get involved today!
Hi. Does 10km finishers will receive finisher’s medals?
Hi Claudine,
Yes, the 10km runners receive the following as part of their registration: Entry Race Bib, Safety Pins, Race Information Booklet, Competitor Gift, Finishers Medal and E-Certificate.
Best of luck for your run in the Melbourne Marathon for 2018!
Regards,
Jess
Will there be bananas on the course this year?
Hi Michael,
I have absolutely no idea! Best to check with the race organisers at [email protected]
Kind regards,
Jess
When do registrations for Melbourne marathon 2017 close?
Hi Vivian,
Registrations for the 2017 Medibank Melbourne Marathon are now open. Registrations will close at 12pm on Saturday October 14th.
Kind regards,
Jess
When will registration begin for 2017 Marathon?
Hi Lin,
The organisers state the following: “Registrations for the 2017 event will occur in late 2017”.
The event will be held on 15 October, so I would assume that means sometime in August/September 2017.
Regards,
Jess