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Melbourne2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 · Melbourne

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Distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Rolling
Climb
140 m
Race day
13°C (55°F)

Loops from Melbourne Park through St Kilda and Albert Park's lake before finishing with a lap inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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  1. Ballot opensNot announced
  2. Ballot closesNot announced
  3. DrawNot announced
  4. Results outNot announced
  5. Race day11 Oct 2026
Distances, start times, entry fees and places remaining
DistanceFeeEnter
Marathon
42.195 km · 03:00
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Half Marathon
21.1 km · start TBC
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Where to stay

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Fri, Oct 9
Leave
Mon, Oct 12
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Distances are from the race's location, not the start line. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors.

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