Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns in 2021, with the event to take place over two days on Saturday December 11 and Sunday December 12.

All race formats will finish with a lap on the MCG.

Entrants can participate across one of the five distances:

Saturday December 11

Start Line location - Yarra Park Path (adjacent to Jolimont Station)

Event	Distance	Start time
SriLankan Airlines 10km Run	10km	3.00pm
5km Run	5km	5.00pm
3km Walk	3km	6.00pm

Sunday December 12

Start Line location - Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena)

Event	Distance	Start time
Nike Marathon	42.195km	6.00am
Nike Wheelchair Marathon	42.195km	6.55am
Nike Half-marathon	21.1km	7.00am

For more information and to enter, visit melbournemarathon.com.au.

Parking

Parking is available in Yarra Park for this event. Gate opening times can be viewed below.

Saturday Dec 11	Nike Melbourne Marathon Day 1, 3.00pm	Gate 3: Closed Gate 5: 10.00am Gate 6: 10.00am Gate 7: Closed
Sunday Dec 12	Nike Melbourne Marathon Day 2, 6.00am	Gate 3: Closed Gate 5: 3.30am Gate 6: 4.00am Gate 7: Closed

Road closures

Saturday December 11
Brunton Avenue (Punt Road end): 12:30-8:30pm

Sunday December 12
Brunton Avenue (Punt Road end): 3:30am-1:30pm

Entry gate - Participants & Spectators

Nike Melbourne Marathon spectators are welcome to enter the MCG on Saturday December 11 and Sunday December 12 at the timings below. Spectators are not required to purchase tickets to enter the MCG, however, all spectators must scan the QR code on entry to Gate 2 and show their vaccination certificate in line with the COVID-19 vaccination condition of entry outlined below. Spectators and Participants are unable to meet within the MCG, instead we recommend locating a meeting spot within Yarra Park. 

Saturday December 11
Participants: Gate 1 or A from 1:30pm
Spectators: Gate 2 from 2:30pm

Sunday December 12
Participants: Gate 1 or A from 4:30am
Spectators: Gate 2 from 7:00am

COVID-19 VACCINATION CONDITION OF ENTRY

In line with the Victorian Government health directives for major events at the MCG, entry will only be granted to fully vaccinated patrons (over the age of 12 years and two months) who can provide proof of vaccination status.

Children under 12 years and two months do not need to be vaccinated but must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.

Unvaccinated patrons will not be permitted to enter the MCG, unless they are able to display a valid immunisation medical exemption provided by a Victorian Government-approved health professional.

As participants arrive at the MCG, they will be asked to check in at points available near the MCG, Yarra Park and the Start Line. Once verified you will receive a wristband which will allow you to freely move into the start chutes and complete your event. Marshals will be spotting wristbands along the course and visual spotting will occur at the entry to the MCG finish line also - so do not remove your wristband until well after the race and you have exited the MCG.

As spectators arrive at the MCG, they are asked to bring up their COVID-19 digital certificate to display to match day staff at the entrance gate in one of two ways:

1. Scan the QR code outside the entrance gate using the Services Victoria App on your smart device.
2. Show their COVID-19 digital certificate in the same smart wallet on their device. All patrons will still be required to “check-in” to the MCG via the Services Victoria app.

For patrons without a smart device, they will be required to provide a printed version of the COVID-19 digital certificate or Immunisation History statement, which can be used as evidence of vaccination.

Food & Beverage

Hugh Trumble Cafe will be open on both Saturday 11 December and Sunday 12 December. Coffee carts will also be open at Gate 2 and 3 on both days.

Race Week Office

The Race Week Office is available for the following functions:

• Event Category upgrades/downgrades
• Replacement race bib collection
• General Enquiries

Location 1: On the concourse outside Gate 3 of the MCG

Opening Hours:
Monday December 6: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday December 7: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday December 8: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday December 9: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday December 10: 6:30am – 11:00am

Location 2: On the concourse between Gate 1 and 2 of the MCG

Opening Hours:
Saturday December 11: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday December 12: 4:00am – 1:30pm

Sunday Race Week Office is open for general enquiries only, all bib replacements and event changes must be done prior to Sunday 12 Dec.

FAQs

For full details on the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, including frequently asked questions, visit the official Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival website.