Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Marathon 2027 ballot
The 2027 ballot is not announced yet, going by the organiser's page on 17 October 2026. Last time, for the 2026 race, the ballot closed on 25 November 2025 and the results came out on 28 November.
Where entry stands
- 2027 race
- Not announced As read on the organiser’s page on . Entry states change fast, and the organiser’s page is the one that counts.
- Next date
- The organiser has not published the next date yet.
- How many applied
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For the 2026 race: more than 52,000 applicants; the number of places was not published. Counted by Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival: runners entering one ballot for the Marathon and the Half Marathon together.
- General places
- Ballot
Year by year
Each row is one publisher’s figures for one race year. Applicants per place is worked out only where the same row prints both counts; a figure nobody published says so.
| Race | Ballot opened | Ballot closed | Results | Applicants | Places | Applicants per place | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not published | more than 52,000 | not published | not published | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Dates: melbournemarathon.com.au Counts: runners entering one ballot for the Marathon and the Half Marathon together. A second-chance ballot for places freed by withdrawals opened on 27 April 2026. Checked |
Ways in
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Ballot
General entries are drawn by ballot. The organiser says details of the 2027 ballot will be announced soon.
Entry details on the organiser’s site → -
2027 waitlist
Sign up to hear about the ways to a 2027 place, including when the ballot opens.
Entry details on the organiser’s site → -
Run for a cause
Commit to raising at least $2,000 for an official charity partner for a guaranteed Marathon or Half Marathon entry, subject to availability.
Entry details on the organiser’s site → -
Official travel packages
Packages from the official domestic and international travel partners include a guaranteed race entry and accommodation.
Entry details on the organiser’s site → -
Qualifying standard
Runners who meet the qualifying standard on an AIMS-certified course within the window get an automatic place. The 2027 window and application dates are not out yet.
Entry details on the organiser’s site → -
Affiliate events
Selected MARI events, such as the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, offer an entry pathway to Melbourne. Places are limited.
Entry details on the organiser’s site →
We take no entries and have no connection to the organiser. Every link above goes to their own page.
Questions
- How do I enter the Melbourne Marathon 2027?
- Through the organiser, in 6 ways: ballot, 2027 waitlist, run for a cause, official travel packages, qualifying standard and affiliate events. General entries are drawn by ballot. The organiser says details of the 2027 ballot will be announced soon. Entry details on the organiser’s site
Checked , against the organiser's pages and the sources named in each row.
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