The Melbourne Cricket Club looks forward to welcoming Melbourne Marathon participants to the MCG on Sunday October 12, 2025.
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 9: 8.00am - 6.00pm
- Friday October 10: 8.00am - 6.00pm
- Saturday October 11: 8.00am - 4.00pm
- Sunday October 12: from 5.30am
Race Details
Start Line
The start line will be located on Batman Avenue, approximately 150m north of Rod Laver Arena.
View the Melbourne Marathon map which includes the start and finish locations, as well as the routes for all races.
START TIMES
Nike Melbourne Marathon: 6.30am
10km Run: 7.00am
Nike Wheelchair Marathon: 7.25am
Nike Half Marathon: 7.30am
5km Run: 11.15am
2.5km Walk: 11.45am
Getting to the 'G
Please arrive at least 1 hour 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 Gate 5 will be open for car parking from 3.30am on the day of the event.
Parking operates on a first-in, best-dressed basis, and is subject to capacity.
Parking costs $15, 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 road closure 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 Gates 2 and 3 on Sunday from 6.30am. 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.
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