Official operator
Marathon Tours & Travel
Checked 2026-09-24 · 2026
ENTRY.
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026 entry guide
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ENTRY ROUTE
Lottery
The initial and second-chance ballots for the 2026 marathon and half marathon have closed.
The 2027 schedule has not yet been announced.
Charity
You may enter through an official charity partner.
The minimum fundraising target is AUD 2,000;
check availability with the individual partner.
Tour package
Check official travel packages with Travelling Fit for Australian residents and Marathon Tours & Travel for international participants.
Confirm eligibility and availability with the operator.
Entry options may change — re-check on the official site
Entry
Status
Closed
Entry period
Entry dates TBD — awaiting the official announcement
Entry fee
A$235 · · subject to change — verify officially
Distance
Marathon
OriginalMarathon/Half Marathon/10K run/5K run/3K run/Mini Marathon 1K/Wheelchair Marathon
Official
Official tour operators
Official tour operators for Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026. Explore links and listed editions for 2 operators.
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Official operator
Travelling Fit
Australia
Checked 2026-09-24 · 2026
Start
Start
Marathon 06:15 · Half 09:45
Original06:15
Time limit
7:45 h
The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked Sep 26, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.
BIB PICKUP
Pick-up point
MCG External Concourse (Gates 2–3), Melbourne
Period
10/7 (Wed) 11:00~18:00, 10/8 (Thu)~10/9 (Fri) 08:00~18:00, 10/10 (Sat) 08:00~16:00
Note
You need to get up to 10/9 for 10km, 5km, and 3km, and up to 10/10 for marathon/half marathon.
PacerTrip only connects information — entry and payment happen on the official page and with each seller.