Join Melbourne’s favourite city run this July, where over 25,000 runners will experience the thrill of racing through our beautiful city’s closed streets and iconic landmarks.
Run Melbourne is your chance to chase a new personal best and soak up the celebration at the epic finish line at Melbourne Park, with three exciting distances on offer:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Runner’s World 5.5K
Stick around after your run for a day of good vibes in the event village, with live music, delicious food trucks, recovery zones, and family-friendly activities. Secure your spot now!
Race Times
- Half Marathon: 6:30am
- 10K: 9:00am
- 5.5K: 10:30am
Important Event Information
- There are several options for your journey to Melbourne Park:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
Plan Your Visit
Run Melbourne
Run Melbourne is one of Australia’s premier running events, inviting over 25,000 participants to hit the streets of Melbourne each winter. Showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks, buzzing atmosphere, and vibrant community spirit, the event offers distances for every runner, from the Half Marathon and 10K to the accessible Runner’s World 5.5K.
More than just a run, Run Melbourne is a celebration of movement, achievement, and togetherness. With an electric event village at Melbourne Park, live music, food trucks, recovery zones and the family-friendly Kids’ Dash, it’s a full weekend experience that brings runners, supporters, and the community together in the heart of the city.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Melbourne Park acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the East Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which it operates, and pays respect to Elders past and present.
Acknowledgements
We welcome all cultures, all religions, all colours, all beliefs, all ages, all sizes, all types, all people.
Accessibility Statement
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues.