Nike Melbourne Running Festival – 10 & 11 October 2026
Sat, 10 Oct
|Melbourne
One of Australia’s biggest and most beloved running weekends is back on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026! With five distances on offer from the full 42.195km right down to a family friendly 2.5km there’s something for every runner and every goal.
Time & Location
10 Oct 2026, 6:00 am – 11 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia
About the event
All events start on Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena) and finish with the ultimate highlight:
✨ A lap of honour on the iconic MCG turf!
If you missed out in the ballot but still want in, don’t stress contact Coach G ASAP via email. We’ve got access through our network, but spots are limited, so move fast!
This course is known for being fast, flat, and perfect for PBs, and it’s a fantastic choice if you’re chasing a 2028 Boston Marathon qualifying time.
As with all our big interstate events, we’ll be organising:
🍝 A team dinner the night before