Races Marathon · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne Marathon is a flat marathon in Melbourne, Australia, held each October. A mostly flat course from Batman Avenue through the city, Albert Park and along the St Kilda foreshore, finishing inside the MCG. Spring weather that changes fast, around 8-20C and often windy. The Melbourne Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
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When
October
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Spring weather that changes fast, around 8-20C and often windy.
Racing this course well
A mostly flat course from Batman Avenue through the city, Albert Park and along the St Kilda foreshore, finishing inside the MCG.
The Melbourne Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Pick your goal for Melbourne
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Melbourne Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Melbourne Marathon?
- It is held each October in Melbourne, Australia. Check the official Melbourne Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Melbourne Marathon course flat?
- A mostly flat course from Batman Avenue through the city, Albert Park and along the St Kilda foreshore, finishing inside the MCG.
- How should I train for the Melbourne Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Melbourne Marathon: flat terrain, October conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Melbourne build.
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