Melbourne Marathon

The event is an annual long-distance race that takes participants on a 42.195 km journey through central Melbourne and its surrounding areas. The course starts near Batman Avenue, close to the Rod Laver Arena, and leads runners through some of Melbourne's most recognized locations. Participants traverse the inner city, passing Flinders Street and heading south along St Kilda Road, which provides extended views of the city's skyline and parklands. Key sections of the route carry runners past the