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VIC / 5 to 7 Feb 2027Dates announced

DEKA Melbourne 2027

5 to 7 Feb 2027
Caribbean Park

Race details
The countdown is onMelbourne / 2027
107 Days
20 Hours
08 Mins
34 Secs
Until the opening date, local event time. Your start time is set by the organiser.Make it count.
Check tickets with the organiser Add to calendar Race updates

Details checked 19 October 2026 against the organiser’s page. Confirm availability before booking.

Your Melbourne lead-up

Twelve weeks.
One start line.

A place to organise the practical details. Adapt the plan to your own race day and needs.

Your 12-week window begins13 November 2026Based on the event’s opening date.

Tests and services are optional. This is a scheduling guide, not a prescribed training plan.

  1. 12weeks out
    Optional DEXA scan / 13 Nov

    Know your starting point

    Considering a body composition scan? Compare DEXA locations and what each appointment includes.

    Partnerdexascans.com.au
  2. 08weeks out
    Blood tests / 11 Dec

    Make time for a health check

    If you have questions about blood tests, discuss them with your GP. Testing is an individual decision.

  3. 06weeks out
    Race simulation / 25 Dec

    Rehearse your race

    Look for a local race simulation. Check the format, equipment and booking details with the gym.

    See simulation updates
  4. 02weeks out
    Nutrition / 22 Jan

    Get your food plan ready

    Write down what you plan to eat and drink. A sports dietitian can help with individual questions.

  5. 00race week
    Race-day logistics / 5 Feb

    Sort the small things

    Check your start time, ID, race kit and route to the venue. Follow the organiser’s latest athlete briefing.

  6. +afterwards
    Recovery / After your race

    Plan some downtime

    Browse local sauna, bath and recovery venues, with their facilities and booking details in one place.

    PartnerThe Soak List
Practice before race day

Put it to the test.

Listings coming soon

A rehearsal, six weeks out.

Find a local gym simulation that fits your race. Confirmed sessions will appear here with a date, location and booking link.

No approved simulations listed yet.

Run a sim? Get in touch
Know before you go

The race essentials.

01

The format

Ten fitness zones. Running distances depend on whether you enter FIT, MILE or STRONG.

Listed options: FIT, MILE, STRONG, ULTRA. Check the current organiser rules.

02

The venue

Caribbean Park
1280 Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby VIC

Open venue in maps ↗

Confirm transport, parking and entry instructions with the venue and organiser.

03

Your entry

Current prices and availability are managed by the organiser.

Check your division’s day and start wave before making travel plans.

A few useful answers

Before the start.

When is DEKA Melbourne 2027?

The organiser lists 5 to 7 Feb 2027. Confirm your division’s day and individual start time with the organiser.

Where is the race?

Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby VIC.

Where do I buy tickets?

Use the official Spartan DEKA link on this page for current tickets, prices and availability. Hybrid Races does not sell race entries.

Are there race simulations nearby?

No approved simulations are listed for this race yet. The simulations page will show checked sessions when available.

Do I need every service in the plan?

No. This is an optional planning checklist. Discuss individual health questions with an appropriate professional.