08/10/2026
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns this weekend, with thousands of participants taking to Melbourne’s streets on Sat 10 and Sun 11 Oct.
Road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place, with the biggest impacts on Sunday. Plan ahead, allow extra travel time and consider public transport.
Sat 10 Oct
Closures from 4am around Melbourne Park, the C*D and Kings Domain. Most roads reopen between 10.30am and 11.30am.
Sun 11 Oct
Closures from 3.30am across the C*D, Southbank, East Melbourne, Albert Park, St Kilda, Elwood, Brighton and Bayside. Most roads reopen progressively between midday and 3pm, with Beach Rd and foreshore roads reopening from south to north between 10am and midday.
Running, supporting someone or heading into the city? Public transport is the easiest way to get around, with additional services running both days.