The Course

Changing Events

CHANGES BEFORE 11:59PM ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

Competitors can change events once registering up until 11.59pm on Tuesday 9 September 2013 if the event has not sold out.
If you decide to upgrade your event, you are required to pay the difference in Entry Fees.
If you choose to downgrade there is no refunds given for the difference in Entry Fees.
Race packs will be sent out from September. If you are changing events and you have already received your race pack, please return it to Sender.

CHANGE

CHANGES AFTER 12:00AM ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Race changes are allowed from Tuesday September 10 and can only be made in person at the Melbourne Marathon Race Week Office at the MCG if the events have not sold out.
Please remember to bring your old race pack to exchange for a new race number.

Preferred Starts

Once you have successfully entered, you can apply for a Preferred Start, which is a starting position immediately behind the Elite field.

To be granted a preferred start you must have achieved the following qualifying times for your event since 1st June 2011:

MARATHON	Open	Over 40	Over 50
Male	Sub 2:55	Sub 3:05	Sub 3:15
Female	Sub 3:10	Sub 3:30	Sub 3:40

HALF MARATHON	Open	Over 40	Over 50
Male	Sub 1:20	Sub 1:25	Sub 1:30
Female	Sub 1:30	Sub 1:35	Sub 1:40

10KM RUN	Open	Over 40	Over 50
Male	Sub 37:00	Sub 39:00	Sub 41:00
Female	Sub 41:00	Sub 43:00	Sub 45:00

Applications for Preferred Starts must be made via the website and should include details of the races (i.e. race name, date and distance) at which qualifying performances have been achieved. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Preferred Start applications close at 5pm on Monday September 16, 2013.

Upon applying for a Preferred Start, you will receive a confirmation email.
Successful applicants will receive an additional email just prior to the event with further details.

Please note: applying for a Preferred Start is a separate process to the online race entry system. Applying for a Preferred Start does not guarantee race entry, so please be aware of the race entry cut off times and field limits.

Successful applicants will be sent a colour coded Preferred Start sticker and start instructions in the mail during the week commencing Monday September 23, 2013. The sticker must be attached to your race bib to gain access to the Preferred Start zone. The Preferred Start zone for each race will be located immediately behind the Elite Start, with Preferred Starters only able to access the zone via the entry area provided.

REGISTER

VOLUNTEERS

Join an army of 1500 volunteers and help get over 30,000 competitors across the finish line!

You don’t have to be an athlete to break records and make a difference - no matter what age or skill set, if you have passion and enthusiasm we want to hear from you.
You’ll be part of Melbourne’s most iconic marathon, providing support in a variety of areas be it in and around the MCG to out on the course anytime from 5:00am to 3:00pm. There are volunteer positions to suit everyone, including handing out show bags, presenting competitors with medallions, assisting with registrations and providing competitors with drinks at one of the many drink stations on the course. It’s a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and most of all to have fun!

Melbourne Marathon has been setting records ever since it pushed off the starting blocks 36 years ago, so become a volunteer and help make this year’s event the most successful ever.

Volunteer Registrations will open shortly!

WITHDRAWING

If you do not wish to participate in the Event, you must fill in and submit the official Event withdrawal form.

If you withdraw from the Event up to and until 11.59pm on Wednesday September 18, 2013, there is a cancellation fee that applies:

Marathon - $40.00
Half Marathon - $30.00
10km - $20.00
5.7km and 3km Walk - $15.00

If you withdraw from 12.00am on Thursday September 19, 2013 onwards for any reason (including, but not limited to, medical reasons), there is no refund of any portion of the entry fee.

RACE PACKS

Race packs will be sent out from September to those who have registered during the Early Bird Period. If you withdraw from an event after you have received your race pack please write 'Return to Sender' on the front of the pack, and send back to us as soon as possible.

Withdraw

ELITE ATHLETES

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival has established a strong tradition of attracting Australia's leading distance athletes and making sure their experience in Melbourne is one to remember.

Our elite liaison team is acknowledged as catering for the needs of the competing athletes before, during and after the race better than any other marathon in Australia.

If you would like any further information on running as an Elite Athlete in the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival, please email Tim@melbournemarathon.com.au

The ASICS Training Series

The ASICS Training Series is back for another year and you can find these sessions in Melbourne on Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Pick one, or pick both, just choose your challenge.

Tired of reeling out the long lonely training miles with nothing but your watch, your music and the pavement for company?

Why not join other people with just the same 10km, Half Marathon or Marathon goals in a 12 week series of training runs aimed at having you prepared, peaking and motivated to tackle your target race on 13th October.

Commencing in July, the 2013 ASICS Training Run Series will guide your 10km, Half Marathon or Marathon training with varied paces, distances and courses to follow.
Each separate group will have at least one Run Leader to take command, so all you need to do is select your group then tag along for the ride.
Sessions will be held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, giving you the flexibility to select either session or both to supplement your training.

The 2013 ASICS Training Run Series follows a graduated program specifically designed to have you in condition when it counts. With experienced coaches to supervise the training and Run Leaders guiding you each step of the way, group training is an enjoyable way to build up the training kilometers whilst meeting new training partners and learning the craft of running along the way.
Our courses are designed to take in plenty of the elements you'll encounter on race day, so be prepared and join us in July for the 12 weeks that will help you reach your goal at the MCG.

The ASICS Training Series schedule will be made available closer to July.

The 2013 ACTIVE FEET RUNNERS EXPO

The 2013 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival will once again run the Active Feet Runners Expo on the External concourse of the MCG.

With an exciting array of fitness specific stores, you'll have plenty of things to see and do before and after your race!

The Expo will be open at the following times:

Date	Opening Hours
Thursday October 10	4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday October 11	9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday October 12	8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday October 13	7:30am - 2:00pm