Melbourne Marathon

Melbourne, Australia · October 11, 2026

51°·62° high·Breezy·Rain possible

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51°at start

68° high

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Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F at the start to a peak of 67°F. Wind will be a factor with a consistent headwind at 13 mph. With humidity at 66%, pacing should be conservative early to manage the warmer conditions later in the race.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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The Melbourne Marathon has been held annually since 1978, making it Australia's longest-running marathon. Since 2007 the race has started and finished at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and 2026 introduces a redesigned, flatter course that removes the long-standing Birdwood Avenue climb. Now known as the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, the event drew a record field of roughly 50,000 runners across all distances in 2025. MARI, the events company founded by Ari Emanuel, took over as organizer from IMG in 2025. Wikipedia

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 10

7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

9:15 AM3K Walk (1.9 mi)

Sunday, October 11

6:15 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Melbourne Marathon?

The 2026 Melbourne Marathon will be held on Sunday October 11, 2026.

Is the Melbourne Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Melbourne Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Melbourne Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F with a 26% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data

Avg Temp

53°F

L:48° H:58°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

32%

8 of 25 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	48°/55°	-	43°
2024 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/63°	-	42°
2023 Melbourne Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	53°/57°	Light	45°
2022 Melbourne Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	45°/56°	-	46°
2021 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	56°/63°	-	51°
2019 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	49°/62°	-	45°
2018 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	54°/71°	-	47°
2017 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	44°/58°	-	44°
2016 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	57°/66°	-	43°
2015 Melbourne Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	56°/61°	-	48°
2014 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	46°/60°	-	49°
2013 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	51°/56°	-	48°
2012 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2012	42°/55°	-	43°
2011 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	52°/55°	Light	50°
2010 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	49°/55°	-	48°
2009 Melbourne Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2009	40°/62°	-	40°
2008 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	52°/68°	-	36°
2007 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2007	36°/51°	Light	36°
2006 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2006	50°/54°	Light	42°
2005 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2005	48°/54°	-	44°
2004 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2004	41°/62°	Light	46°
2003 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2003	45°/51°	Light	45°
2002 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	52°/54°	Light	47°
2001 Melbourne Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2001	50°/53°	Light	47°
2000 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2000	42°/57°	-	42°