Mercure Melbourne Southbank - Melbourne Marathon 2025

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns on Sunday 12 October 2025, bringing thousands of runners to the streets of Melbourne for one of Australia’s most iconic race days.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or cheering from the sidelines, base yourself at Mercure Melbourne Southbank – just moments from the start line on Batman Avenue and a short stroll to the finish at the MCG.

Your Race Day Base in the Heart of Melbourne

From queen to twin rooms, Mercure Melbourne Southbank is designed for both pre-race calm and post-race comfort. Enjoy spacious, modern accommodation with walk-in showers, cloud-like beds and fast Wi-Fi to stay connected before and after the big event.

You’ll find us just steps from the Yarra River, Flinders Street Station, and a short walk to iconic course points like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens. With Melbourne’s best dining precincts nearby, including Southbank Promenade, you’ll have plenty of options to fuel up the night before or celebrate after the race.

Getting to the Marathon from Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Start line (Batman Avenue): 10-minute walk
Finish line (Melbourne Cricket Ground): Approx. 15-minute walk or short tram ride
Federation Square & Flinders Street Station: 5-minute walk

Rest, Run, Recover – All in One Place

Enjoy a stress-free marathon weekend with on-site breakfast, self-parking, and friendly service from check-in to check-out. Whether you’re in town for the marathon, 10km, or 3km walk, staying local means more time to focus on the finish line.

Book your Melbourne Marathon accommodation now at Mercure Melbourne Southbank and make it a weekend to remember.

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