• skip to content
Melbourne Cricket Club
  • Club calendar
    • MCG events
    • Club functions
  • News
    • Latest news
    • Publications
    • At the 'G – Podcast
    • MCC Conversations
    • Balcony Banter
  • My MCC
    • Visiting the Members' Reserve
      • Visiting the Members' Reserve for the 2025 AFL Premiership Season
      • Places to eat and drink
      • MCC Museum
      • MCC Library
      • Australian Sports Museum
      • MCC Plus
      • Dining
      • Dress standards
      • Seating plans
      • Private functions and Committee Room
      • Getting to the MCG
      • Accessible and family facilities
    • My membership
      • Renew
      • MCC App
      • MCCFlexipay
      • MCC Plus
      • Dual membership options
      • Member offers
      • Reciprocal clubs and benefits
      • Regulations
      • MCC Code of Conduct
      • Reinstatement procedure
    • Membership categories
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Sporting Sections
    • Annual General Meeting
  • About the Club
    • Joining the waiting list
    • Governance and structure
      • MCC Committee
      • Charter
    • Club rules
    • Club history
    • Reciprocal clubs
    • Sporting Sections
    • Careers
    • Contact us
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • MCC Foundation
      • Community Partners
      • Donation Requests
    • Reconciliation Action Plan
  • Member Account Login
  • MCC Plus
  • Member Account Login
{{search.term ? 'Done' : 'Cancel'}}
Showing results {{search.getShowingResultsStart()}}–{{search.getShowingResultsEnd()}} of {{search.results.TotalResult}} for {{search.term}}
  • ALL
  • EVENTS
  • NEWS
  • FUNCTIONS
  • {{result.Category}} {{result.Date}}

    {{result.Title}}

    {{result.Series}} {{result.Summary}}

  • No results found
  • {{page}}

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

15th October 7:00 am

Parking alerts
Parking alerts
  • ClosedEnter via Wellington Parade
  • Opening soon Enter via Punt Road
  • ClosedEnter via Punt Road
  • ClosedEnter via Brunton Avenue

Last updated 10:42AM

MCC Reserve 7.00am

Australia’s Premier running event, the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is back on Sunday October 15.

Race Day is this Sunday! With four out of our five events SOLD OUT the atmosphere across Melbourne will be incredible! Racegoers will start at Batman Avenue and make their way through iconic landmarks before finishing with a lap of the hallowed turf of the iconic MCG. Athletes of all abilities will compete in the Nike Melbourne Marathon, Nike Half Marathon, SriLankan Airlines 10KM, 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5KM and the 3KM walk. Whether you’re out to set a personal best, or are simply looking for a new challenge there is something for everyone at the #melbmara.

This is shaping up to be our biggest event ever, and It’s not too late to get in on the action! There are still limited spots available in the 3KM walk, register now at https://melbournemarathon.com.au/me walk with the family, there’s a place for everyone at the start line.

Register now at melbournemarathon.com.au.

Ticket information

Buy tickets

Ticketing arrangements

Members Reserve

Opening times

Gates

MCC Reserve

7.00am

AFL Reserve

N/A

Public

8.30am (Gate 3)

Parking

Gate 3: Closed

Gate 5: 4.00am

Gate 6: Closed

Gate 7: Closed

The Melbourne Cricket Club looks forward to welcoming Melbourne Marathon participants to the MCG on Sunday October 15.

For everything you need to know on visiting the MCG for the Melbourne Marathon, visit melbournemarathon.com.au.

Race Week Office

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Race Week Office will be operating outside Gate 2 of the MCG during Race Week for event downgrades, replacement bib collection and general enquiries.

Opening Times
  • Thursday October 12: 8.00am - 6.00pm
  • Friday October 13: 8.00am - 6.00pm
  • Saturday October 14: 8.00am - 4.00pm
  • Sunday October 15: from 5.30am

Race Details

Start Line
The start line will be located on Batman Avenue, approximately 150m north of Rod Laver Arena.

Click here for a map which includes the start and finish locations, as well as the routes for all races.

START TIMES
Nike Melbourne Marathon: 7.00am
10km Run: 7.30am
Nike Wheelchair Marathon: 7.55am
Nike Half Marathon: 8.00am
5km Run: 11.30am
3km Walk: 11.45am

Getting to the 'G

Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your event start time.

We highly suggest that all competitors take public transport on the day, due to limited parking space, traffic congestion on race-day and the convenience and close proximity of public transport from the start line and MCG.

PARKING
Yarra Park will be open for car parking from 4.00am on the day of the event.

Parking operates on a first-in, best-dressed basis, and is subject to capacity.

Parking costs $10, payable via EFTPOS upon arrival.

ROAD CLOSURES
There will be a number of road closures around the MCG and city, including Brunton Avenue.

Click here for details.

Spectators

Friends and family are invited to cheer you on as you cross the finish line. Free entry into the MCG will be available for spectators through Gate 2 on Sunday from 7.00am. Spectators and participants might find it difficult to meet within the MCG, instead we recommend locating a meeting spot within Yarra Park for ease.

Bikes and pets are not permitted inside the MCG (Guide Dogs excepted). For spectators with prams, if you intend to watch the Event within the MCG at the finish line and have a baby or a toddler; prams and pushers will be permitted into the MCG’s spectator areas located in the Olympic Stand and Member’s Reserve. Easy to fold pushers are recommended.

At the 'G

  • All food and beverage outlets will be cashless – so all transactions will need to be made on your debit, credit or MCC Plus membership card.
  • The MCG is a smoke, e-cigarette and vape free venue. Patrons found smoking or vaping inside the Ground will face immediate eviction and could face further disciplinary action by the Club.
  • At the MCG, your safety is our priority. If you experience any form of antisocial behaviour, please report it via the MCG's antisocial text hotline on +61 409 117 621.

More Details

Click here for additional details.
Member Account Login Login

Support

  • Contact Us
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Sporting Sections: Administrators' page
  • Careers
The Melbourne Cricket Club acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners on whose Country our office is based. We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to the Traditional Owners throughout Victoria where we work and play.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flagsAustralian Flag

Connect with us

  • © Melbourne Cricket Club 1838 - 2025

Visit our other sites

  • MCG
  • Australian Sports Museum