Melbourne Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 67°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 66% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Melbourne Marathon has been held annually since 1978, making it Australia's longest-running marathon. Since 2007 the race has started and finished at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and 2026 introduces a redesigned, flatter course that removes the long-standing Birdwood Avenue climb. Now known as the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, the event drew a record field of roughly 50,000 runners across all distances in 2025. MARI, the events company founded by Ari Emanuel, took over as organizer from IMG in 2025. Wikipedia
