Half Marathon

Fast & flat course

Take on the challenge of this iconic Half Marathon, with 2022 bringing a new start and finish line! Race past Melbourne’s famous landmarks as you take on the flat, fast and scenic course. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re a yearly contender, you’ll love the buzz and epic vibes.

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Date

24 July 2022

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Start time:

6:45am

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Start Line Location:

Batman Avenue

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Finish Line Location

Grand Slam Oval, Melbourne Olympic Park

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What to expect

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Soak up the good vibes

On-course entertainment
Event village
Post-race freebies
Live music
Pre-run warm-up

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Start strong and finish fast

Medals
Electronic timing & results
KM markers
Drinks stations

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Join the Run Melbourne community

Training plans
Run Melbourne Run Club
On-course support
On-course Pacers

HALF MARATHON

Event Map

Location	21.1k	Hydration	First Aid	Toilets
Harbour Esplanade	4k	Water	-	-
Harbour Esplanade	6k	Water	-	-
Boathouse Drive	10k	Water and Gatorade		Yes
Domain Rd/Park St	14k	Water and Gatorade	Yes	Yes
Alexandra Ave	18k	Water and Gatorade	Yes	Yes

Key Dates

Key Event Information

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Race Bib Name Cut Off - May 29

Last day to enter to get your name on your race bib.

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Race Weekend - July 23-24

Saturday 23 July
Event village opens
Sole Motive retail
Race pack collection and entries: 8am - 4pm
Grand Slam Oval, Melbourne Olympic Park

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Postage Cut Off - July 7

Last day to enter to be able to have option to get race pack posted.

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Race Day - July 24

6:45am Half Marathon
8:45am Fisiocrem 10K
10:15am Runner's World 5.5K

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Race Pack Collection - July 4

Race pack collection begins from Sole Motive Store (Melb CBD or Hawthorn store), at 12 Midday.

Current Pricing

Get in early to ensure you lock in your preferred wave start time.

Last Minute ends 11:59 pm 7 April

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Early Bird

$115/adult

- $115 / under 18

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Standard

$130/adult

$130 / under 18

Last Minute

$135/adult

$135 / under 18

HALF MARATHON

General Information

Participant instructions

Will be available to download closer to the event.

Age limit

Must be 16 years old on race day.

Wheelchair information

Racing Wheelchair

If you are a racing wheelchair please contact timing@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 10 minutes before the official Half Marathon event – at 6:35am.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. Please be at the start line no later than 6.20am

Run Melbourne accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your event.

Drink stations

Drink stations are located every 4km. The Half Marathon will pass 5 drink stations. There will be Gatorade sports drinks available at drinks stations number 3-5. Please refer to your course map for drink station locations.

Split points

At 10km & 20km points on course.

Kilometre markers

The kilometre markers for the Half Marathon will be coloured RED.

Start Line

Please note, that all the information below relates to Half Marathon participants:

START LINE LOCATION: Batman Avenue

RACE START TIME: 6:45am. We recommend you arrive at the event village at least 45-60mins before your race start times.

WAVE START ASSEMBLY TIME: from 6:20am for all waves. For those wanting to be in Wave A or the Priority Area please be in position from 6.10am

PREDICTED FINISH TIMES PER WAVE ALLOCATION:

WAVE A – Under 1 hour, 45 mins
WAVE B – 1 hour, 46mins – 1 hour, 55 mins
WAVE C – 1 hour, 56 mins – 2 hours, 10 mins
WAVE D – 2 hours, 10 mins +

If you wish to run with friends or family who are starting in a different Wave Start Zone, you may start in a slower zone than that printed on your race number (e.g. someone with a B Zone label may start in B, C, or D) but not in a faster one (e.g. A).

Please note: Wave Start Zones will be indicated by signs in place at the start line to ensure a smooth start for all participants. Entrants are asked to assemble in the appropriate zone as indicated by the letter printed on their race bib. A start line map will be available closer to the date.