Melbourne Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warming up quickly
Runners will face a temperature rise from 57°F at the start to a peak of 76°F by the finish. With a max wind of 26 mph, there will be significant crosswinds in the early miles and headwinds from miles 15 to 17, requiring attention to pacing. Hydration will be crucial as humidity sits at 57%, and runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the heat later in the race.
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The Melbourne Marathon has been held annually since 1978, making it Australia's longest-running marathon. The marathon finishes inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and 2026 introduces a redesigned, flatter course that removes the long-standing Birdwood Avenue climb. The festival drew a record field of roughly 50,000 runners across all distances in 2025. Wikipedia
