Melbourne Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 67°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 65%. A headwind will greet them in Mile 1 and again around Mile 6, requiring conservative pacing early on. As they approach Mile 19, a tailwind will provide a beneficial boost, but runners should stay alert to crosswinds during the latter miles to maintain their pace.
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Race Info
The Melbourne Marathon has been held annually since 1978. The 42.195 km run over the traditional marathon distance is the main race within the annual Melbourne Marathon Festival. The race celebrated its 30th birthday in 2007 with a new course which featured the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as both the starting point and finishing point. A total of 3328 competitors completed the 2008 race. Another 17,000 people participated in Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10 km and 5.5 km events. Wikipedia
