<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 Walk.</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">  <strong><strong>SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2025</strong></strong>  <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">   Mini Marathon&nbsp;| 1km&nbsp;  </div>  <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">   <strong>&nbsp;</strong>  </div>  <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">   <strong>&nbsp;</strong>  </div>  <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">   <strong>SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER, 2025</strong>  </div> </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">  Nike Half Marathon | 21.1km </div> <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">  <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory">   <br>   <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">    Sri Lankan Airlines 10km Run   </div>   <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">    &nbsp;   </div>   <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">    <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">     5km Run     <div class="eventSummary-priceCategory">      &nbsp;     </div>    </div>    <div class="eventSummary-registrationCategory">     The Walk    </div>   </div>  </div> </div>

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

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

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

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

10km Run - International Participant | General Allocation

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

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

5km Run - Adult | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - Adult | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - Child | General Allocation

5km Run - Child | General Allocation

5km Run - International Participant | General Allocation

Chobani Fit 2.5km Walk - International Participant | General Allocation

Chobani Fit Walk - Adult | General Allocation

Chobani Fit Walk - Child | General Allocation

Chobani Fit Walk - International Participant | General Allocation

Nike Melbourne Marathon | 42.195km - Adult | Ballot Entry

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