Asics Half Marathon

Race start date: 25 July 2021 6:45 am

Start Line: Flinders Street, Melbourne

Next Price Change: 24/6/2021

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Asics Half Marathon

Your run. Your way.

Take on the challenge of this iconic ASICS Half Marathon. 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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What to expect

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On Course Entertainment

Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other.

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Official Run Melbourne Merchandise

Look the part on race day with our 2XU technical running Run Melbourne tops.

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Run your best race

Gear up with new running shoes for training or race day, thanks to our exclusive entrant offer.

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Medals

You’ll receive an exclusive Run Melbourne medal.

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Timing

All runners receive electronic race timing and certificate.

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Support

Training programs, free training club and more!

Current Pricing

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

Standard pricing ends 11:59 pm 24 June

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EARLY BIRD

$100/adult

$100 / under 18

STANDARD

$115/adult

- $115 / under 18

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Last Minute

$125/adult

$125 / under 18

Race Weekend

$130/adult

$130 / under 18

Key Dates

Event Timetable

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Registrations open

Registrations are now open.

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Race Bib Name Cut Off - May 30

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

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Postage Cut Off - July 8

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

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Race Pack Collection - July 12

Race pack collection begings from Sole Motive Store at 12 Midday.

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Race Weekend - July 25

Event village opens - Sole Motive retail
Race pack collection and entries:
8am - 4pm River Terrace, Fed Square

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Race Day - July 25

6:45am ASICS Half Marathon
8:45am Fisiocrem 10K
10:00am Runner's World 5K

HALF MARATHON

Event Map

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HALF MARATHON

General Information

Detailed participant instruction will be available to download closer to the event.

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 ASICS 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 3-4km. The ASICS 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 times

In 2021, Run Melbourne will have a tracking app that will update the runner’s movement around the course.

COVID-Safe Plan

We will be delivering these events in a modified format to ensure they are in accordance with the Victorian Government’s guidelines. You can view our COVID-Safe plan here.

Start Line

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

START LINE LOCATION: Flinders St. (corner of Elizabeth St)

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

WAVE START ASSEMBLY TIME: 6:15am 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 coloured feathers 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.