Date
October 12, 2025
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Number of Attendees
40000+
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival has grown into one of Australia’s most iconic running events, drawing in an ever-increasing number of participants and spectators each year. With 42,000 runners taking to Melbourne’s streets, the festival has become a symbol of endurance, personal achievement, and community spirit.
The running festival offers a race for everyone – attracting top tier athletes, as well as a growing community of recreational runners and fitness enthusiasts, who are drawn to the festival’s inclusive and supportive atmosphere and its unique course that finishes in the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), making it a powerful platform for inspiring fitness and camaraderie across diverse groups.
