<p>Australia's most iconic marathon is back, with the 2025&nbsp;<a href="http://melbournemarathon.com.au/">Nike&nbsp;Melbourne Marathon Festival&nbsp;</a>being held on 12 October. Thousands from all over the world will take to the vibrant city streets,&nbsp;passing many of Melbourne's famous landmarks en-route before finishing with a lap of the MCG's hallowed turf.&nbsp;</p>  <p>The Festival features distances for all ages and abilities making it a great family friendly event. Events include the Nike&nbsp;Melbourne Marathon (42.195km), Nike Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km Run,&nbsp;5km Run and 2.5km Walk.</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><strong>SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER, 2025</strong></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">Nike Marathon | 42.195km</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km</label></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"> <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name"><br /></label> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>Sri Lankan Airlines 10km Run</label></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>5km Run</label> <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name">&nbsp;</label></div> </div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>2.5km Walk</label></div> </div> </div> </div>

Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - VIR | Very Important Runner

Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | General Allocation

Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km - International Participant | General Allocation

Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - Adult | General Allocation | Under 2hrs

Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - Adult | General Allocation | Over 2hrs

Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - International Participant | General Allocation

Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - VIR | Very Important Runner

5km Run - International Participant | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - Adult | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - International Participant | General Allocation

10km Run - Adult | General Allocation | Under 60mins

10km Run - Adult | General Allocation | Over 60mins

10km Run - International Participant | General Allocation

5km Run - Adult | General Allocation

5km Run - Child | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - Child | General Allocation

Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | General Allocation | Under 4hrs

Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | General Allocation | Over 4hrs

Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - International Participant | General Allocation

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2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

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