Course Description: Start Batman Avenue Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just past WilliamBarakBridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk. Entrants turn left onto Princes Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of Alexandra Gardens. Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra River on either the upper or lower path until turning left at Swan St Bridge. Entrants turn left again at Batman Avenue and follow the river path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William Barak Bridge, U-Turning at Jolimont St and left on to Brunton Ave, then into the MCG via Gate C. Entrants do an anti-clockwise lap of the MCG before finishing in front of the MCC Members Stand. Walkers If you wish to WALK the 5km course, please enter the WALK event. But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not block their path.

Start Time 10.30am Anticipated Field limit 4,500 competitors Start Location Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melways Ref 2G A7 Cut Off Time No limit however the MCG Gates close at 2.00pm Timing This is a timed event Minimum Age All ages welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult Exclusions Pets, scooters, inline skates or bikes are NOT permitted on course

Activity ID#

188

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samuel Soccer	23 Jun 2009
	http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au <-- more info here..