Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike)

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia)

LocationMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaShow on map(37.8140° S, 144.9633° E)
Date & StatusOctober 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) is an endurance sporting event in Melbourne, Victoria, AU focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Wheelchair marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (melbournemarathon.com.au).

Official website
Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) in Melbourne (Work: "2013 Melbourne Marathon", Photo: Chris Phutully from Australia, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"2013 Melbourne Marathon" · Photo: Chris Phutully from Australia · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryCharity Run

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m220 m - 300 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Wheelchair marathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m223 m - 303 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m226 m - 266 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m229 m - 248 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m232 m - 241 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
220 m - 300 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS37.8140° S, 144.9633° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 220 m to 300 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 300 m·at 27.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
220 m247 m273 m300 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km300 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) take place?

Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) takes place in Melbourne, Victoria, AU (start area at coordinates 37.814° S, 144.9633° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike)?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Wheelchair marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike)?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 220 m and 300 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike)?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (melbournemarathon.com.au).