The Warm Up Zone returns and will be once again located on Boathouse Drive prior to the start of each wave. 

The Start line is located on Alexandra Avenue. The course will complete a lap/s around Melbourne’s The Tan track and finish within Alexandra Gardens. 

Please take note on the course map to identify where the course splits for a 2nd/3rd lap or to head towards the finish line. 

Event Day Road Closures
Sunday May 11th 2025

Alexandra Avenue
- West of Swan St Bridge 5am-2pm
- Swan St to Punt Rd 5am-2pm

Anderson Street
- Alexandra Ave to Domain Rd 5am-2pm

Domain Road
- Anderson St to Birdwood Ave 5am-2pm

Birdwood Ave
- Domain Rd to Govt House Drive 5am-2pm

Linlithgow Ave
- Govt House Drive to Alexandra Ave 5am-2pm

St Kilda Rd (Service Lane Carriageway)
- Flinders St to Linlithgow Ave 5am-2pm

Boathouse Drive
- Alexandra Ave 6pm (SAT 10th) - 2pm (SUN 11th)

Parking
Limited street parking is available around The Tan due to road closures. Paid parking sites are located around the Arts Centre precinct.

Public transport

By Train

• The closest train station to the Event Village is Flinders Street Station. Disembark at Flinders Street Station and take the Swanston Street exit from the station and turn right. You can also arrive at Richmond Station and walk up Swan Street to the start line.

Cycling to the event

• Bicycle parking will be available onsite. Please bring a lock. We cannot accept responsibility for bikes lost or stolen.

By Tram

• Tram Routes 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 all travel down St. Kilda Road. Disembark at the Federation Square/Swanston St stop and cross the road to Alexandra Gardens.
• Tram Routes 35, 70 and 75 travel down Swanston Street. Disembark at the Swanston St and Flinders Street stop, cross over St Kilda Road and walk south towards Alexandra Gardens.
• For tram timetables or disruptions to services visit https://yarratrams.com.au/

Available for collection:

Friday 9th: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 10th: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday 12th: from 6:00am

Event Village will be open from 6:00am - 1:00pm.

Course is wheelchair and pram friendly.

Event villages may have grassed areas. Please refer to maps for further information regarding village accessibility.

TBC

BYO water in reusable bottles, there is a water refill station within the Event Village. Water stations will be located along the route for use.

Coffee and food vendors will be onsite in the Event Village.

Unfortunately, no dogs allowed.