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Running Races in Melbourne: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Melbourne2 established annual road races in Melbourne. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Melbourne
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Marathon Festival | Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K | October | Finishes on the MCG turf; flat, with a long stretch along Beaconsfield Parade. |
| Run Melbourne | Half marathon, 10K, 5K | July | Winter charity event around the Yarra and Alexandra Gardens. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Melbourne use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Melbourne?
- Melbourne Marathon Festival (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in October. Finishes on the MCG turf; flat, with a long stretch along Beaconsfield Parade.
- Are there 10K races in Melbourne?
- Yes. Melbourne Marathon Festival (October), Run Melbourne (July).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.