2026 NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL

Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf.

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is proud to be a Platinum Charity Partner for the 2026 Marathon.

Sign up with #TeamACRF and every step you take is more than a stride toward the finish line, it’s a stride toward a world without cancer. With 2 in 5 Australians facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, there has never been a more vital time to lace up and take action.

Apply now using the 'apply for a charity place', to be apply to be one of our 65 Superstars and commit to raising at least $2,000 for ACRF (Please note, fundraising milestones apply) and a member of the team will get back to you.

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Secured a place through the ballot? You can still set up a fundraising page and make every step count! Select 'Start Fundraising' and choose to fundraise any amount for ACRF (Please note that creating a fundraising page through Grassrootz does not register you to take part in the event)