The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival is back again this spring as a one-day event suitable for participants across all levels of fitness. Sign up to walk, run or wheel your way to the finish line and help raise funds for a good cause.
The festival takes place on Sunday, October 15 and marks the 45th instalment of Melbourne's largest marathon. Participants can choose from six distances, each finishing on the grounds of the MCG. Decide if you're up for a 3km walk, 5km or 10km run, a half-marathon or the full 42 kilometres either by foot or by wheelchair. Most of the distances are now sold out, but you can join the waitlist or sign up for the 3km on the website.
Ahead of race day, all participants will have access to an array of fitness products, stores and offers from Nike and other sponsors, including Gatorade and BMW, at the Runners Expo on the MCG concourse.
The event is all for a good cause, with $1.1 million raised for over 250 charities last year. Racegoers can once again fundraise for a cause close to their hearts, including the festival’s new premier charity partner Beyond Blue, helping to raise awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health.
The cost to participate varies by event. To register, visit the Nike Melbourne Marathon website.
