Skip to content

    Melbourne Marathon

    Melbourne, Australia

    October

    MODERATE
    150m gain

    Australia's premier marathon along the scenic Port Phillip Bay. The Westgate Bridge crossing at km 30 is both the highlight and the challenge.

    Course Highlights

    What makes this course special

    • •Scenic Port Phillip Bay coastal route
    • •Westgate Bridge crossing at km 30
    • •Finish at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
    • •Spring running conditions

    Course Elevation Profile

    Total Gain: 150 m | Total Loss: 150 m

    Race Calculator

    42.195 km (26.2 mi) • Melbourne, Australia

    kmmi

    Enter your target pace to calculate your finish time

    Minutes
    :
    Seconds
    🥯

    Fuel This Free Tool

    Running marathons burns ~2,600 calories. Building this calculator burned many bagels worth of energy! If you find this helpful, consider buying me a bagel to keep it free and improving.

    🥯 Buy Me a Bagel

    Race Day Tips

    Expert advice for race day success

    • •Train for the Westgate Bridge hill at km 30
    • •Coastal wind can be a factor — practice running into wind
    • •Spring weather varies — check the forecast
    • •The MCG finish is an incredible experience

    Don't See Your Race?

    Suggest a marathon to add and we'll prioritize popular requests

    Melbourne Marathon FAQs