Race Walks (20km and 50km)

View the Race Walks accessibility information, or for more details view the Games Accessibility information.

“To have the opportunity to compete and defend my Commonwealth Games Golds in Melbourne, my home city, is truly a sporting experience that will never be matched in my career.” - Nathan Deakes, 20km and 50km Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, Manchester 2002.

Melbourne Docklands is a world-class waterfront location. The Race Walk events will be held on the water’s edge at stunning Victoria Harbour and New Quay. These events, because of the distance and the discipline involved, are an emotional as well as a physical challenge.

The start and finish line will be located on Harbour Esplanade adjacent to Telstra Dome. Athletes will head north along Harbour Esplanade, complete a circuit of New Quay via Aquitania Way, Caravel Lane, Dopel Way and New Quay Promenade before returning turn Harbour Esplanade, heading south to U-turn just before Bourke Street, then north back along Harbour Esplanade, to the start and finish line. For more details visit the Road Events course descriptions page.

Map of the route of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Race Walks road event

Event details

Monday, 20 March 2006
Race day

Women’s event 20km (10 Laps):
9am – 11am

Men’s event 20km (10 Laps):
12pm – 2pm

Friday, 24 March 2006
Race day

Men’s event 50km (25 Laps):
8am – 1pm

Medal presentation ceremonies will take place at the MCG.

For course details and route maps follow these links:

The Road Events at a glance and Road Events frequently asked questions sections will help you plan for your Games time activities.

Accessibility Information

Nearest Live / Cultural site: Docklands.

Preferred transport: Train to Southern Cross Station and walk to course or parking at Docklands private parking stations or Telstra Dome (except 15-17 March – Rugby 7s).