{"id":12779,"date":"2025-12-08T13:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/?post_type=events&#038;p=12779"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:22:37","slug":"melbourne-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/events\/melbourne-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Melbourne Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":12784,"template":"","event_types":[253,106,104],"event_locations":[241,37],"event_distances":[31,32,11,12],"event_course_types":[25],"event_seasons":[17],"class_list":["post-12779","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-10k-run","event_types-half-marathon","event_types-marathon","event_locations-australia","event_locations-oceania","event_distances-10k","event_distances-5k","event_distances-half-marathon","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-winter"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":12785,"event_logo":12786,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"available","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":""},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingus.marathontours.com\/experience\/nike-melbourne-marathon-festival-2026\/9","target":"_blank"}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s Melbourne Packages please: <a class=\"Button\" href=\"mailto:marykate.riordan@marathontours.com?subject=Melbourne%20Marathon%20Information%20Request&amp;body=Dear%20MaryKate%2C\">EMAIL OUR TRIP DESIGNER<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"Button\" href=\"tel:1-617-242-7845\">CALL 617-242-7845<\/a><\/p>\r\nJoin thousands of runners at the <strong>Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival<\/strong>, Australia\u2019s largest and most iconic road race. Held every October, this world-class event offers distances for all abilities: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and family-friendly fun runs. Experience Melbourne\u2019s stunning landmarks, scenic coastal views, and finish with an unforgettable lap inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).\r\n\r\nWhether you\u2019re chasing a personal best, qualifying for Boston, or running for charity, the Melbourne Marathon delivers a fast, flat course, expert pacing, and an electric atmosphere. With over 40,000 participants, live entertainment, and a vibrant race expo, it\u2019s more than a run\u2014it\u2019s a festival.","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Breakfast Daily","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Guidance & Support from our MTT Team"},"transfers":{"detail":"","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Extra Nights Available on Request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"3-Nights Accommodation"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed Race Entry (additional cost)"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-Race Celebration","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":""},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":12785},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":12783},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":12780},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zd2eQZJ5-eE?si=DdHnIobpsj3F8cro"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":12782},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":12810}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Melbourne Marathon Package","package_duration":"3 Nights","package_dates":"October 9 - 12, 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday, October 9","day_content":"Welcome to Melbourne! T<span class=\"TextRun SCXW111555615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111555615 BCX0\">ransfer on your own to your hotel.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111555615 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">This afternoon, join the Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team along with runners from all over the world for a Welcome Meet &amp; Greet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The rest of the evening is at your leisure to explore one of Melbourne\u2019s many delicious restaurants. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reservations are highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>"},{"day_title":"Saturday, October 10","day_content":"<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Today you are free to visit the expo and explore Melbourne<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">. Your MTT host will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Spend a relaxing evening at one of Melbourne\u2019s many fantastic restaurants as you get ready for Sunday\u2019s race. We highly recommend making a reservation.<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Breakfast included)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, October 11","day_content":"<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. 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Enjoy the day at your leisure before transferring on your own to the airport.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231353081 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231353081 BCX0\">(Breakfast included)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231353081 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<h3>Melbourne Marathon | Three-Night Package: October 9 \u2013 12, 2026<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Features:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Three Nights\u2019 Accommodation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hotel Taxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Breakfast Daily at the Hotel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome Meet &amp; Greet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post-Race Celebration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours &amp; Travel<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW220811647 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220811647 BCX0\">Guaranteed Race Entry <em>(additional cost)<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Travel Insurance<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguard.com\/agentlink.asp?pcode=&amp;ta_arc=22850085&amp;agencyemail=info@marathontours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguard.ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Not Included:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>International round-trip airfare and airport transfers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Race entry fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals unless noted on the itinerary<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Travel insurance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Incidentals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Australian travel visa \u2013 required for U.S. and Canadian residents<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>2026 Rates (all prices per person and in US dollars)<\/strong><\/h3>","event_packages_and_rates_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.34"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"Novotel Melbourne on Collins | Three-Night Package"},{"c":"Double Occupancy"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],"b":[[{"c":"Standard Room"},{"c":"$580 per person"},{"c":"$945"}],[{"c":"Additional Night"},{"c":"$220 per person"},{"c":"$305"}]]},"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"Race Entry Fees","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.34"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"Race"},{"c":"Entry Fee"}],"b":[[{"c":"Marathon"},{"c":"$330"}],[{"c":"Half-Marathon"},{"c":"$250"}],[{"c":"10K"},{"c":"$145"}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":[12815,12814,12813,12812,12816],"hotel_location":"","hotel_title":"Novotel Melbourne on Collins","hotel_details":"Novotel Melbourne on Collins welcomes you to experience contemporary style t in Melbourne's CBD. The hotel is located on the iconic and fashionable Collins Street. This desirable location is also in close proximity to Rod Laver Arena, the MCG, Federation Square, the Princess and Regent Theatres and more to allow you to enjoy all that this city of Melbourne has to offer. Begin your day with a workout or a swim in the indoor heated pool at the In Balance Fitness Centre. 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The Nike Melbourne Marathon is a competitive, adrenaline-filled race for those experienced in marathon running who want to set a PB on our fast and flat course, and is also perfect for first-timers and less experienced marathon runners.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong><\/em> All competitors that cannot run at a sub-5hr marathon pace should make themselves familiar with the alternate route for slow marathoners and obey instructions from marshals on the day.\r\n\r\nPlease view the most up-to-date course maps and information on the event website <a href=\"https:\/\/melbournemarathon.com.au\/nike-melbourne-marathon\/#course-map\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bib Collection: <\/strong>The Runners Expo is located on the external concourse of the MCG between Gates 2 and 3. With an exciting array of fitness specific stores, you\u2019ll have plenty of things to see and do before and after your race.\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6888f8 wpr-data-table-type-custom wpr-table-align-items-left sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-data-table trx_addons_parallax_layers_inited trx_addons_parallax_blocks_inited\" data-id=\"f6888f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-data-table.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-table-container\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-table-inner-container ps\" data-table-sorting=\"\" data-custom-pagination=\"\" data-row-pagination=\"\" data-entry-info=\"\" data-rows-per-page=\"\">\r\n<table id=\"wpr-data-table\" class=\"wpr-data-table\" style=\"height: 139px;\" width=\"497\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"wpr-table-head-row wpr-table-row\">\r\n<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-9dc3448\" colspan=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Expo Dates<\/span><\/div><\/th>\r\n<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-4f2e3f6\" colspan=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Expo Hours<\/span><\/div><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-1f622a4 wpr-odd\">\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-678226c wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Thursday, October 8<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-01061c6 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">8:00am \u2013 6:00pm<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-5199eff wpr-even\">\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-6e94cc1 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Friday, October 9<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-825726f wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">8:00am \u2013 6:00pm<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-95d964b wpr-odd\">\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-db3bb03 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Saturday, October 10<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1eb5532 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">8:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-19f2412 wpr-even\">\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-b15fc94 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Sunday, October 11<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0c4ad81 wpr-table-td\" colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \"><span class=\"wpr-table-text\">7:30am \u2013 2:00pm<\/span><\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nFor the most up to date information on bib collection windows please refer <a href=\"https:\/\/melbournemarathon.com.au\/runners-expo\/\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<em>*All details provided are based on the current information available at the time of publication. 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