Half Marathon
Race start date: 25 July 2021
Start Line: Flinders Street, Melbourne
Next Price Change: 27/5/2021
Run Melbourne Half Marathon
Your run. Your way.
Take on the challenge of this iconic 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.
Resources
What to expect
On Course Entertainment
Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other.
Official Run Melbourne Merchandise
Look the part on race day with our 2XU technical running Run Melbourne tops.
Run your best race
Gear up with new running shoes for training or race day, thanks to our exclusive entrant offer.
Medals
You’ll receive an exclusive Run Melbourne medal.
Timing
All runners receive electronic race timing and certificate.
Support
Training programs, free training club and more!
Current Pricing
Get in early to ensure you lock in your preferred wave start time.
The price goes up in:
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Early Bird
- $100 / under 18
Standard
- $115 / under 18
Last Minute
- $125 / under 18
Race Weekend
- $130 / under 18
Key Dates
Event Timetable
Registration Open - Mar 22
Enter Half-Marathon, 10k & 5k
Start fundraising page
Race Bib Name Cut Off - May 24
Last day to enter to get your name on your race bib.
Postage Cut Off - July 11
Last day to enter to be able to have option to get race pack posted.
Race Pack Collection - July 12
Race pack collection begings from Sole Motive Store at 12 Midday.
Race Weekend - July 23
Event village opens
Race pack collection and entries
Race Day - July 25
7:00am Half Marathon
9:15am 10K
10:30am 5K
HALF MARATHON
Event Map
Elevation profile coming soon.
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.
Pace leaders
Pacers will will be confirmed closer to the event.
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 Runner’s World Half Marathon event – at 6:50am.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. Please be at the start line no later than 6.30am
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 2-3km. The Half Marathon will pass 7 drink stations. There will be Gatorade sports drinks available at drinks stations throughout the course. Please refer to your course map for drink station locations.
Start Line
Please note, that all the information below relates to Runner’s World Half Marathon participants:
START LINE LOCATION: Flinders St. (corner of Elizabeth St)
RACE START TIME: 7:00am. We recommend you arrive at the event at least one hour before your race start times.
WAVE START ASSEMBLY TIME: 6:45am for all waves. For those wanting to be in Wave A or the Priority Area please be in position from 6.30am
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 in place at the start line of each race 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.
Kilometre markers
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Ready to run?
We are so excited to have you on board. Please use the link below to register and start training today!