ASICS Half Marathon
AIMS-Certified
ASICS Half Marathon
AIMS-Certified
One-lap Scenic Course
Sunday, 18 July 2027
6:30am
Start Line: Batman Avenue
Finish Line: Melbourne Park
| Current Price |
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 10 December 2026: $155 (Adult) $155 (Under 18) |
| Inclusions | Finisher Medal, Finisher Certificate, Live Tracking, Electronic Timing & Results, Aid Stations On Course, On Course Entertainment, Finish Line Refreshment Area |
| Current Price |
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 10 December 2026: $155 (Adult) $155 (Under 18) |
| Inclusions | Finisher Medal, Finisher Certificate, Live Tracking, Electronic Timing & Results, Aid Stations On Course, On Course Entertainment, Finish Line Refreshment Area |
Half Marathon Timetable
| Time | Wave / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:20am | Racing Wheelchair |
| 6:30am | Priority (Less than 1hr 25mins) |
| 6:33am | Wave A (1hr 26mins – 1hr 45mins) |
| 6:45am | Wave B (1hr 46mins – 1hr 55mins) |
| 7:00am | Wave C (1hr 56mins – 2hrs 6mins) |
| 7:15am | Wave D (2hrs 6mins+) |
| 7:30am | Start Line Closes |
Half Marathon Timetable
| Time | Wave / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:20am | Racing Wheelchair |
| 6:30am | Priority (Less than 1hr 25mins) |
| 6:33am | Wave A (1hr 26mins – 1hr 45mins) |
| 6:45am | Wave B (1hr 46mins – 1hr 55mins) |
| 7:00am | Wave C (1hr 56mins – 2hrs 6mins) |
| 7:15am | Wave D (2hrs 6mins+) |
| 7:30am | Start Line Closes |
Half Marathon Course Information
This is 21.1km of Melbourne at its best.
Starting on Batman Avenue, you’ll run the city like you’ve never seen it before – east along Flinders Street, through the leafy canopy of Fitzroy Gardens, and past the iconic Flinders Street Station.
The course continues toward Docklands, hugging the Yarra River past Crown Melbourne and on to Marvel Stadium at Harbour Esplanade. Cross the river via Webb Bridge, follow the South Wharf Promenade, and loop back through Alexandra Gardens as the city skyline comes into full view.
Then comes the Tan. Melbourne’s most beloved run track awaits on St Kilda Road – past the Shrine of Remembrance, around Government House, and back toward the river.
The final stretch brings you home along the Yarra into Birrarung Marr, onto Tanderrum Bridge, and across the finish line inside Melbourne Park.
21.1km. One city. Yours for the morning.
*Course subject to change.
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All courses (except the Kids Dash) are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
All courses (except the Kids Dash) are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
Half Marathon General Information
Age Limit
Must be 16 years old on race day.
Start Line
Start Line Location: Batman Avenue
Half Marathon Starts: 6:30am
Half Marathon Start Line Closes: 7:30am
Priority Start
Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start.
You will be asked to provide a link to a past result, to support your request, during the entry process.
Wave Start Times
6:20am – Wheelchair wave
6:30am – Priority:
For male runners aiming to finish in under 1hr 25mins and female runners under 1hr 30mins.
6:33am – Wave A:
For runners aiming to finish between 1hr 26mins – 1hr 45mins.
6:45am – Wave B:
For runners aiming to finish between 1hr 46mins – 1hr 55mins.
7:00am – Wave C:
For runners aiming to finish between 1hr 56mins – 2hr 6mins.
7:15am – Wave D:
For runners aiming to finish in over 2hrs 6mins.
7:30am – Start line closes
Road Cut Off
Runners need to have reached the following locations by the time indicated.
7:30am: All participants must have crossed the start line
8:00am: Reached Intersection of Lansdowne St and Flinders St (3km)
9:15am: Reached Webb Bridge (10km)
11:45am: Reached Batman Avenue (20km)
Drink Stations, Toilets, First Aid
Drink stations are located every 2-4km. The Half Marathon will pass 6 drink stations. There will be PURE Sports Hydration drinks available at select drink stations.
Please refer to the table below and the course map above for drink station locations.
| Distance | Product | First Aid | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3k | Water | Roving | Yes |
| 7k | Water and PURE Sports Hydration | Yes | Yes |
| 9k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 12.5k | Water | Yes | Yes |
| 16k | Water and PURE Sports Hydration | Yes | Yes |
| 18.5k | Water and PURE Sports Hydration | Yes | Yes |
Pacers
Pace Groups: 1hr 25mins, 1hr 30mins, 1hr 40mins, 1hr 45mins, 1hr 50mins, 2hrs, 2hrs 10mins, 2hrs 20mins.
All Pace Group Leaders will be identifiable in event gear with a flag and their particular pace time clearly visible on the flag.
Awards Ceremony
Place getters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
Top 3 male and female overall winners will receive a trophy, an ASICS Prize Pack and an invitation to the Runner’s World VIP Lounge. You must be in the priority wave to be eligible.
Half Marathon
16-19; 20-24; 25-29: 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+
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