Melbourne Marathon

Melbourne, Australia · October 11, 2026

50°·66° high·Breezy·Dry

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50°at start

67° high

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Cool start, warming finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 67°F by the finish. With a consistent headwind in the early miles and crosswinds throughout, pacing adjustments are crucial, especially from Mile 1 to Mile 6. As conditions become more favorable with a tailwind from Mile 19, runners should leverage this to push their pace. Staying hydrated is key, particularly as humidity hovers around 65%.

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The Melbourne Marathon has been held annually since 1978. The 42.195 km run over the traditional marathon distance is the main race within the annual Melbourne Marathon Festival. The race celebrated its 30th birthday in 2007 with a new course which featured the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as both the starting point and finishing point. A total of 3328 competitors completed the 2008 race. Another 17,000 people participated in Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10 km and 5.5 km events. Wikipedia

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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 67°F and a low of 50°F with a 9% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data

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66°F

L:49° H:66°

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Rain Freq

36%

9 of 25 yrs

Wind14mph

Dew43°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	50°/66°	Light	43°
2024 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/73°	-	42°
2023 Melbourne Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	53°/61°	Light	44°
2022 Melbourne Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	45°/62°	-	46°
2021 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	58°/70°	-	50°
2019 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	49°/68°	-	45°
2018 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	54°/78°	-	48°
2017 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	44°/63°	-	46°
2016 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	58°/74°	-	44°
2015 Melbourne Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	56°/62°	-	47°
2014 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	46°/83°	-	49°
2013 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	51°/58°	-	49°
2012 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2012	42°/66°	-	43°
2011 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	52°/59°	Light	46°
2010 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	50°/70°	-	50°
2009 Melbourne Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2009	44°/66°	-	41°
2008 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	60°/83°	-	36°
2007 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2007	36°/59°	Light	36°
2006 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2006	50°/57°	Light	40°
2005 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2005	49°/60°	-	43°
2004 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2004	41°/77°	Light	48°
2003 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2003	45°/58°	Light	45°
2002 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	52°/66°	Light	42°
2001 Melbourne Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2001	50°/58°	Light	43°
2000 Melbourne Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2000	45°/59°	-	42°

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