<p>Australia's most iconic marathon is back, with the 2023&nbsp;<a href="http://melbournemarathon.com.au/">Nike&nbsp;Melbourne Marathon Festival&nbsp;</a>being held on 15 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><span>The Festival features distances for all ages and abilities making it a great family friendly event. Events include the Nike&nbsp;</span><span>Melbourne Marathon (42.195km), Nike Half Marathon (21.1km),&nbsp; 10km Run,&nbsp;</span><span>5km Run and&nbsp;</span><span>3km Walk.</span><br /><span><br /></span></p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><strong>SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER, 2023</strong></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">7:00am | Nike Marathon | 42.195km</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">7:55am | Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>8:00am | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km</label></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"> <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name"><br /></label></label> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>7:30am | 10km Run</label></div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>11:30am | 5km Run</label> <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name">&nbsp;</label></div> </div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><label>11:45am | 3km Walk</label></div> </div> <label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name">&nbsp;</label></div> </div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory"><br /> <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory"><label class="eventSummary-priceCategory-name">&nbsp;</label></div> </div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">&nbsp;</div>

7:30am | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - International Participant

7:00am | Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | Over 4 hours

7:55am | Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km - Adult

7:30am | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - Adult  | Over 60mins

11:30am | 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run - International Participant

11:30am | 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run - Child | Under 25mins

11:45am | 3km Walk - International Participant

11:30am | 5km Run - Child | Under 25mins

11:30am | 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run - Child | Over 25mins

11:45am | 3km Walk - Child

7:00am | Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - VIR | Very Important Runner

7:55am | Nike Wheelchair Marathon | 42.195km - International Participant

8:00am | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - Adult | Over 2 hours & 10 mins

7:30am | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - Adult  | Under 60mins

WAITLIST | Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Waitlist Application - No Guarantee

8:00am | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - Adult | Under 2 hours & 10 mins

7:30am | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - Child  | Over 60mins

11:30am | 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run - Adult | Under 25mins

11:30am | 180 Nutrition Good Sport 5km Run - Adult | Over 25mins

7:30am | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - Child  | Under 60mins

WAITLIST | SriLankan Airlines 10km Run - Waitlist Application - No Guarantee

8:00am | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - International Participant

8:00am | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - VIR | Very Important Runner

11:45am | 3km Walk - Adult

7:00am | Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | Under 4 hours

WAITLIST | Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km - Waitlist Application - No Guarantee

7:00am | Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - International Participant

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