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2026: Melbourne's first-ever MS Walk Run + Roll Half Marathon. In 2026, the Melbourne event launches its inaugural half marathon distance — 21.1km around Albert Park Lake, starting at 7:45am. Be one of the first to run the MS Half Marathon in Melbourne. Pace runners from Cadence Collective will be available to help you achieve your goal time. The half marathon is a new chapter in an event that began in 1989 and has raised millions for Australians living with multiple sclerosis.
🏎️ Albert Park Lake · Palms Lawn · Melbourne CBD skyline · Iconic landmarks · Easy-grade lakeside paths · Melbourne · Victoria · Australia · F1 Grand Prix circuit
Albert Park Lake — Where Melbourne moves for MS
On Sunday 31 May 2026, Palms Lawn at Albert Park Lake becomes the start and finish for the MS Walk Run + Roll Melbourne. Three distances — Half Marathon (21.1km, inaugural), 10km Run and 5km Walk & Roll — wind along the easy-grade lakeside paths that ring one of Melbourne's most iconic parks, taking in views of the CBD skyline. Participants walk, run or roll — whether on foot, in a wheelchair or pushing a pram. Staggered starts are being trialled in 2026 to improve the experience on course. Since its first event in 1989, the MS Walk Run + Roll has raised millions of dollars to fund vital services and support for Australians living with multiple sclerosis. Every step, every dollar raised goes to MS Plus and the people in their care.
1989First event — 37 years
HM 🆕Inaugural Half Marathon 2026
FreeEntry for people living with MS
$260Suggested fundraising minimum
Three distances for every pace
Start 7:45am · New in 2026 🏃 Half Marathon 21.1km Start 7:45am · Staggered waves
Melbourne's first-ever MS Half Marathon. Lakeside course, easy grade, Albert Park Lake. Pace runners from Cadence Collective available. Set your fundraising goal and tackle the distance that raises the most for MS Plus.
Inaugural 2026 Cadence Collective pacers
Start 9:00am · Timed ⚡ 10km Run 10km Start 9:00am · Staggered waves
Run, jog or race the 10km loop around Albert Park Lake. Taking in Melbourne's most recognisable landmarks. Easy-grade, flat lakeside tracks. Solo, with a mate, or as part of a team. All fitness levels welcome.
Free entry — people with MS Dog-friendly FUR-EE
Start 10:30am · Walk or Roll 🚶 5km Walk & Roll 5km Start 10:30am · Inclusive
Walk, roll or stroll the 5km loop. Wheelchair users, pram-pushers, walkers of all ages. The most inclusive event on the calendar. Bring the whole family — including the dog. No matter your style, let's move together.
Wheelchair · Pram · All welcome Free entry — people with MS
Start times — Sunday 31 May 2026
7:45am Half Marathon 21.1km · Inaugural · Cadence Collective pacers
9:00am 10km Run Timed · Albert Park Lake · All levels
10:30am 5km Walk & Roll Wheelchair · Pram · Dog · Not timed
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Multiple sclerosis — why this event matters. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong neurological disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, for which there is no known cure — yet. In Australia, more than 33,000 people live with MS, making it the most common acquired neurological condition affecting young adults. MS Plus provides information, advice, services and support across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Every dollar raised at the MS Walk Run + Roll goes directly to supporting the thousands of Australians with MS to live well — through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and beyond. People living with MS receive free entry to all MS Plus events.
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Albert Park Lake — Melbourne's most iconic sporting venue. Best known as the home of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park Lake is one of Melbourne's greatest natural assets. The lake circuit — 5.278km of F1 track — forms the backbone of the MS Walk Run + Roll course. Running the same lakeside paths where the world's fastest cars race is a uniquely Melbourne experience. The palm trees at Palms Lawn, the CBD skyline, the Arts Centre Spire — the scenery justifies every fundraising step.
« Come celebrate the resilience and diversity of our amazing MS community — whether you're moving on your feet, using a wheelchair, or pushing a pram. Sign up solo, with a mate, bring your dog or get the team together. No matter your style, let's move together to support Australians living with this devastating neurological condition. » — mswalk.org.au / MS Plus
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Start & Finish: Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Organiser: MS Plus · mswalk.org.au. Timing: Tomato Timing / Racetec Results. Distances: Half Marathon 21.1km (7:45am, inaugural) · 10km Run (9:00am) · 5km Walk & Roll (10:30am). Staggered starts: New in 2026 for Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney to reduce congestion. Free entry: People living with MS receive free entry to all MS Plus events. Dog-friendly: Register your dog FUR-EE — they get their own fundraising page for the 'top dog' Fur-Raiser Leaderboard. Fundraising: Minimum suggested $260 — donations $2+ tax deductible in Australia. Fundraise via RunSignup. Merchandise: Made to order (allow 3-6 weeks). Half marathon pacers: Cadence Collective. Series: Sydney (19 April), Canberra (3 May), Melbourne (31 May), Launceston (TBC).
Running shoes & gear — i-Run
Running shoes for the MS Walk Run + Roll Melbourne — easy-grade lakeside paths at Albert Park Lake, from the 5km Walk & Roll to the inaugural Half Marathon. i-Run, running specialist. Worldwide shipping.
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Event summary — Sunday 31 May 2026
| Event |
Distance / Start |
Details |
| Half Marathon INAUGURAL 2026 |
21.1km · 7:45am |
First-ever MS Half Marathon Melbourne · Cadence Collective pacers · Staggered waves |
| 10km Run FREE FOR MS STAGGERED |
10km · 9:00am |
Timed · Albert Park Lake · All levels · Dog-friendly FUR-EE · Solo or team |
| 5km Walk & Roll INCLUSIVE FREE FOR MS |
5km · 10:30am |
Wheelchair · Pram · Dog · All ages · Not timed · Most inclusive event |
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