Results & Live Tracking — Melbourne Marathon 2026
On October 10-11, 2026, Melbourne runs to the MCG.
Results and live tracking on Multisport Australia.
Results & Live →The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns for its 48th edition on October 10-11, 2026, with a new two-day format and an iconic finish inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground on both days.
The festival offers the marathon (42.195 km), a wheelchair marathon, the half marathon (21.1 km), a 10km run, a 5km run and a family-friendly 2.5km walk. All races start on Batman Avenue, 150 metres north of Rod Laver Arena.
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Melbourne Marathon 2026 results
Results and live tracking of the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026 are available on Multisport Australia.
Race schedule: marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km
A course through Melbourne landmarks to the MCG
The course passes landmarks such as Flinders Street Station and the Royal Botanic Gardens, before the finish at the MCG.
For 2026, the marathon course is faster and flatter, with an expected 20 percent reduction in elevation gain and 30 percent fewer turns. Entry to the marathon and half marathon is by ballot.
Key facts about the Melbourne Marathon 2026
| Race | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10km run 10KM | Saturday, October 10 | SriLankan Airlines 10km |
| 5km run 5KM | Saturday, October 10 | Dairy Farmers 5km |
| Marathon 6:30AM | Sunday, October 11 | 42.195 km · finish at the MCG |
| Half marathon 7:30AM | Sunday, October 11 | 21.1 km · finish at the MCG |
| 2.5km walk WALK | Sunday, October 11 | Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk |
Frequently asked questions about the Melbourne Marathon 2026
When is the Melbourne Marathon 2026?
The 48th Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival takes place on October 10-11, 2026. The marathon and half marathon are on Sunday, October 11.
Where can I find the results and live tracking of the Melbourne Marathon 2026?
Results and live tracking are available on Multisport Australia. You can also find all our race results in the athletics section.
What time does the Melbourne Marathon start?
The marathon starts at 6:30am and the half marathon at 7:30am on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
What races are on the program?
The festival includes the marathon (42.195 km), the wheelchair marathon, the half marathon (21.1 km), the 10km run, the 5km run and the family-friendly 2.5km walk.
Which races take place on Saturday?
The 10km run and the 5km run take place on Saturday, October 10, as part of the new two-day festival format.
Where do the races start and finish?
All races start on Batman Avenue, about 150 metres north of Rod Laver Arena, and finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
What landmarks does the course pass?
The course passes iconic Melbourne landmarks such as Flinders Street Station and the Royal Botanic Gardens, before the finish at the MCG.
What is new in 2026?
The 2026 festival moves to a two-day format with an MCG finish on both days. The marathon course is faster and flatter, with an expected 20 percent reduction in elevation gain and 30 percent fewer turns.
How are places allocated?
Entry to the marathon and half marathon is by ballot.