Melbourne Marathon Festival
Stay close to the start, finish and atmosphere of Melbourne’s marathon weekend.
Sleep close to the start. Walk home from the finish.
Our East Melbourne properties are ideally positioned for runners, supporters and families spending Marathon Festival weekend in the city.
A race distance for almost every runner.
The two-day festival includes the Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 3km and Mini Marathon.
Melbourne Marathon
Sunday 11 October. Start on Batman Avenue and finish at the MCG.
Half Marathon
Sunday 11 October. A huge Melbourne running experience finishing at the MCG.
10km, 5km & 3km
Shorter-distance events take place on Saturday 10 October.
Finish Line Atmosphere
Celebrate after your race in the heart of Melbourne's sporting precinct.
Choose your race-weekend base.
Enquire for Marathon Festival pricing and stay options across the First Row Stays Collection.
MCG Grand Royale Penthouse
3 bedrooms + study • 2 bathrooms
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Rock Star
2 bedroom apartment
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Rainbow Brite
2 bedroom apartment
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Flamin' Galah
2 bedroom apartment
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Urban Sporting Delight
2 bedroom apartment facing MCG
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MCG Sporting Pocket Retreat
2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
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