Starting at 65°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temperatures rising to 76°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Strong 36mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can.

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The Melbourne Half Marathon covers 21.1km from the start on Batman Avenue beside the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The route runs along St Kilda Road, out to Lakeside Drive at Albert Park and back via Wellington Street South, finishing with a lap of the MCG. It is held on the Sunday of race weekend, after the marathon.

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Saturday, October 10

7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

9:15 AM3K (1.9 mi)

Sunday, October 11

6:15 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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When is the 2026 Melbourne Half Marathon?

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

What is the time limit for the Melbourne Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Melbourne Half Marathon is 4.25 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 76°F and a low of 56°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 26 years of data

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59°F

L:56° H:62°

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Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Melbourne Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2026	61°/68°	-	50°
2025 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	54°/59°	-	43°
2024 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	60°/67°	-	42°
2023 Melbourne Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	55°/57°	Light	44°
2022 Melbourne Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	52°/57°	-	49°
2021 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	62°/66°	-	50°
2019 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	57°/65°	-	46°
2018 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	68°/73°	-	48°
2017 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	54°/58°	-	45°
2016 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	63°/69°	-	45°
2015 Melbourne Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	59°/61°	-	47°
2014 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	56°/72°	-	52°
2013 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	54°/56°	-	50°
2012 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2012	52°/57°	-	44°
2011 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	55°/56°	Light	48°
2010 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	51°/59°	-	49°
2009 Melbourne Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2009	54°/65°	-	42°
2008 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	67°/76°	-	37°
2007 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2007	48°/54°	Light	37°
2006 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2006	52°/55°	Light	40°
2005 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2005	52°/57°	-	44°
2004 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2004	57°/69°	Light	50°
2003 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2003	48°/54°	Light	46°
2002 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	52°/59°	Light	43°
2001 Melbourne Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2001	52°/55°	Light	44°
2000 Melbourne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2000	52°/58°	-	44°

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