Melbourne Marathon Festival

Melbourne Marathon Festival

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The 2026 #melbmara is taking to Melbourne's streets on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October. https://linktr.ee/melbmara

This year the festival will comprise of the following events:
42.2km Nike Melbourne Marathon
42.2km Nike Wheelchair Marathon
21.1km Nike Half Marathon
10km Run
5km Run
3km Walk

The event is set in the heart of Melbourne with event courses running through Yarra Park, St Kilda, Flinders Street, the Shrine of Remembrance, and finishing with one lap of the iconic MCG.

12/07/2026

Looking to run for a cause? 🏃‍♂️
Then why not lace up your sneakers, run for a cause at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival and help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria! ❤️💙

Know your run could make a life-changing difference for those who need it most!

Every tempo run you do, gels consumed, kilometres collected, and money raised will support the Flying Doctor in providing essential healthcare to remote, rural and regional Australians—in the air, at the clinic, and on the road.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, together we can make each step count. So, let’s hit the ground running and support country Australians!

12/07/2026

Who are you running for?

Every finish line starts with a single step. For someone recovering from a stroke,
learning to walk again starts with one too.

When you join Team Royal Melbourne Hospital for Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, every kilometre you run helps fund life-changing allied health services, giving patients the support they need to rebuild movement, confidence and independence after illness or injury.

Whether it's taking their first step, speaking their first words again, or re-learning the skills to live independently, your run can help make those moments possible.

Don't just run for your PB. Run for their recovery.

Join Team RMH today and start fundraising via the link in our bio.

12/07/2026

Support life-saving research into childhood cancer by joining the Children’s Cancer Institute team at the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival!

Sign up via the link in our bio and run for something bigger.

11/07/2026

Special Olympics Australia is part of a global movement improving inclusion through sports for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. We don’t just play the game, we change the game. We are a movement where no one is left behind, and everyone plays, competes, and thrives.

Run as part of Team Special Olympics Australia at the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival to make a real difference.

Apply to be a Charity Place Runner today via the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

The best finish line is opening the door to a safe new home. 🏃🏡

Run the Nike Melbourne Marathon as part of and make every kilometre count.

As a Charity Place Runner, when you raise $2,000, you're not just earning your place on the start line—you'll be helping build safe, permanent homes for women and children escaping family violence.

Why the Victorian Homeless Fund?

🏡 100% of every dollar you raise goes directly towards building homes.
🤝 We're 100% volunteer-run, so your fundraising isn't spent on administration.
❤️ Every step you take helps provide safety, stability and a fresh start for families who need it most.

This year, don't just run for the finish line.

Run so another family can walk through their front door. Apply for a charity place via the link in our bio.

09/07/2026

Every kilometre can make a difference!

Right now, women across Australia are experiencing mental health challenges that deserve greater awareness, support, research and advocacy. By joining Team Women's Mental Health Australia at the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon, you can help create meaningful change while taking on an incredible personal challenge.

Every step you take helps us work towards better mental health outcomes for women and girls across Australia.

We're down to our final charity places and would love you to join our team. Mental health affects every family, every workplace and every community. Together, we can help ensure women receive the support, care and understanding they deserve.

🏃 Join Team Women's Mental Health Australia today
💜 Help raise funds and awareness for women's mental health
Apply for one of our final charity places before they're gone via our bio!

08/07/2026

Meet Sam. 💙

This year, Sam is taking on the Nike Melbourne Marathon for , and his reason is deeply personal. When someone close to him was diagnosed with brain cancer, everything changed. Now, every kilometre he runs is for them, and for everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.

Sam isn't just chasing a finish line. He's helping fund the emerging researchers working towards better treatments and, one day, cures.

You can be part of his journey. Every donation, big or small, goes towards research that gives more families more time.

Cheer Sam on and support his run through the link in our bio. 🏃‍♂️

Photos from Melbourne Marathon Festival's post 08/07/2026

Ready to run Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival’s iconic course? 🏃‍♀️

Join Team OCRF this October, with limited spots available in our Charity Superstar pool for the full and half marathon.

Whether it’s your first race or a shot at a new PB, you’ll be part of an unforgettable atmosphere while helping fund life-changing ovarian cancer research. Plus, our team will be with you every step of the way.

Sign up via the link in bio!

Already signed up? You can still run with purpose by choosing OCRF on your Grassrootz fundraising page, we’re here if you need support.

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