Melbourne Marathon transfer rules
Transfers for Melbourne have closed (9 August 2026), so an entry can no longer change hands.
At a glance
What the organiser says
Transfers run through ACTIVE, during the event's official window only. The incoming runner pays the event directly; once that registration is complete the original runner is refunded their entry less the $20 fee. No payment should pass between the runners.
Common questions
Are there Melbourne entries available right now?
Transfers for Melbourne have closed (9 August 2026), so an entry can no longer change hands.
Can you transfer a Melbourne Marathon entry to someone else?
Yes. Melbourne Marathon runs an official transfer process and BibSwap only ever points runners at it. Active transfer. Buyer pays the organiser. No payment between runners.
When does the Melbourne Marathon transfer window close?
27 Jul–9 Aug 2026. That date has passed, so on our records transfers are closed for this edition.
What does it cost to transfer a Melbourne Marathon entry?
$20 — paid by original runner.
Who do you pay for a Melbourne Marathon entry?
Buyer pays the organiser. No payment between runners.
Taken from the organiser's own page, last checked 4 October 2026. We check these by hand and organisers change them without notice - confirm on the event's own site before you commit to anything. Where they differ from what's here, the event wins.