On-Course Entertainment & Cheer Zones
With live entertainment, music, cheer zones and spectator hotspots along the course, there’s plenty to experience throughout the day. Bring your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere and help inspire every runner as they make their way through the streets of Melbourne.
Discover all the on-course entertainment, spectator and cheer zones, and where to find them on race day.
On-Course Entertainment
Salsa & Samba Dancers
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 7–9km | Found on Harbour Esplanade, on the corner of La Trobe Street | 5:45am | 9:00am | Half Marathon: 6:51am – 8:55am |
Salsa & Samba Dancers
Course: Half Marathon
KM:
Half Marathon: 7–9km
Location: Found on Harbour Esplanade, on the corner of La Trobe Street
Start Time: 5:45am
Finish Time: 9:00am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 6:51am – 8:55am
Latin American Duo Band
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 12.5km | Found on Boathouse Drive, before turning right onto Petticoat Lane | 7:15am | 9:20am | Half Marathon: 7:10am – 9:42am |
Latin American Duo Band
Course: Half Marathon
KM:
Half Marathon: 12.5km
Location: Found on Boathouse Drive, before turning right onto Petticoat Lane
Start Time: 7:15am
Finish Time: 9:20am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:10am – 9:42am
Latin American Duo Band
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses |
Half Marathon: 13.5km 10K: 1km 5.5K: 1km |
Found at the top of Petticoat Lane, next to Princes Bridge | 9:30am | 11:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:20am – 9:42am 10K: 9:33am – 10:25am 5.5K: 10:43am – 11:15am |
Latin American Duo Band
Course: All Courses
KM:
Half Marathon: 13.5km
10K: 1km
5.5K: 1km
Location: Found at the top of Petticoat Lane, next to Princes Bridge
Start Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 11:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:20am – 9:42am
10K: 9:33am – 10:25am
5.5K: 10:43am – 11:15am
Southern Cross Cheer
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K & 5.5K |
10K: 6.5km 10K: 2.3km |
Found at the Pillars of Wisdom (Alexandra Ave) | 9:45am | 11:45am |
10K: 9:50am – 11:30am 5.5K: 10:45am – 11:45am |
Southern Cross Cheer
Course: 10K & 5.5K
KM:
10K: 6.5km
5.5K: 2.3km
Location: Found at the Pillars of Wisdom (Alexandra Ave)
Start Time: 9:45am
Finish Time: 11:45am
Participants Go Past:
10K: 9:50am – 11:30am
5.5K: 10:45am – 11:45am
Bagpipes
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon & 10K |
Half Marathon: 15km & 17km 10K: 3km & 4.5km |
Found on Dallas Brooks Drive and Birdwood Drive Intersection | 7:30am | 10:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:15am – 9:24am 10K: 9:39am – 10:45am |
Bagpipes
Course: Half Marathon & 10K
KM:
Half Marathon: 15km & 17km
10K: 3km & 4.5km
Location: Found on Dallas Brooks Drive and Birdwood Drive Intersection
Start Time: 7:30am
Finish Time: 10:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:15am – 9:24am
10K: 9:39am – 10:45am
African Drummers
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon & 10K |
Half Marathon: 16km 10K: 2km |
Found on Government House Drive Roundabout | 7:30am | 10:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:20am – 10:30am 10K: 9:40am – 10:55am |
African Drummers
Course: Half Marathon & 10K
KM:
Half Marathon: 16km
10K: 2km
Location: Found on Government House Drive roundabout
Start Time: 7:30am
Finish Time: 10:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:20am – 10:30am
10K: 9:40am – 10:55am
ACU Cheer
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses |
Half Marathon: 18km 10K: 7km 5.5K: 3km |
Found on Alexandra Ave, before Morell Bridge | 7:30am | 11:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:28am – 11:00am 10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm 5.5K: 10:45am – 11:45am |
ACU Cheer
Course: All Courses
KM:
Half Marathon: 18km
10K: 7km
5.5K: 3km
Location: Found on Alexandra Ave, before Morell Bridge
Start Time: 7:30am
Finish Time: 11:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:28am – 11:00am
10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm
5.5K: 10:45am – 11:45am
Saxophone & Trumpet Duo
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses |
Half Marathon: 19.75km 10K: 8.5km 5.5K: 4km |
Found on Batman Ave, after Swan St Bridge | 7:30am | 11:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:30am – 11:27am 10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm 5.5K: 10:50am – 12:00pm |
Saxophone & Trumpet Duo
Course: All Courses
KM:
Half Marathon: 19.75km
10K: 8.5km
5.5K: 4km
Location: Found on Batman Ave, after Swan St Bridge
Start Time: 7:30am
Finish Time: 11:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:30am – 11:27am
10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm
5.5K: 10:50am – 12:00pm
AB DJ
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses |
Half Marathon: 20km 10K: 9km 5.5K: 4.5km |
Found on Birrarung Marr | 7:00am | 12:00pm |
Half Marathon: 7:30am – 11:27am 10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm 5.5K: 10:50am – 12:00pm |
AB DJ
Course: All Courses
KM:
Half Marathon: 20km
10K: 9km
5.5K: 4.5km
Location: Found on Birrarung Marr
Start Time: 7:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:30am – 11:27am
10K: 9:55am – 12:00pm
5.5K: 10:50am – 12:00pm
Japanese Drummers
| Course | KM | Location | Start Time | Finish Time | Participants Go Past |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Courses |
Half Marathon: 20.5km 10K: 9.5km 5.5K: 5km |
Found at Garden Square in Melbourne Park | 8:30am | 11:30am |
Half Marathon: 7:35am – 11:28am 10K: 10:00am – 11:55am 5.5K: 10:50am – 12:10pm |
Japanese Drummers
Course: All Courses
KM:
Half Marathon: 20.5km
10K: 9.5km
5.5K: 5km
Location: Found at Garden Square in Melbourne Park
Start Time: 8:30am
Finish Time: 11:30am
Participants Go Past:
Half Marathon: 7:35am – 11:28am
10K: 10:00am – 11:55am
5.5K: 10:50am – 12:10pm
Cheer Zones
Bring the energy and help make race day unforgettable by cheering on our participants from one of our official Cheer Zones. Whether you’re supporting family, friends or simply soaking up the atmosphere, these locations offer fantastic viewing opportunities, entertainment and plenty of race-day excitement.
Birrarung Marr Cheer Zone
The heart of the race-day atmosphere
Located just 800 metres from the Event Village, 200 metres from the Start Line and only 500 metres from the Finish Line, Birrarung Marr is the perfect place to experience the excitement from start to finish.
All event distances pass through this location, making it one of the best places to cheer throughout the morning.
What’s happening:
Complimentary coffee and sweet treats from 7-Eleven*
Motivational sign-making station
Live DJ keeping the atmosphere pumping
Government House Roundabout Cheer Zone
Twice the action
Just an easy 800-metre walk from the Event Village, this is one of the best vantage points on course for the Half Marathon and 10 km events.
Watch runners as they head down St Kilda Road before seeing them again on Birdwood Avenue as they make their way towards the turnaround.
What’s happening:
Free giveaways from 7-Eleven*
Energetic performances from African drummers
Alexandra Avenue Cheer Zone
Help runners power to the finish
Located approximately 3 km from the finish line and just 800 metres from the Event Village, this Cheer Zone is where your encouragement can make a real difference.
All event distances pass through this location, making it the ideal place to give participants one final boost as they head towards the finish line.
What’s happening:
High-energy performances from the ACU Cheer & Dance Team
A vibrant atmosphere to inspire runners through the final kilometres
Make Some Noise!
A smile, a cheer or a handmade sign can make all the difference to a runner. Gather your friends and family, choose your favourite Cheer Zone and help create an unforgettable race-day experience.
We’ll see you out on course!
