Run Melbourne
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Event overview
Run Melbourne 2026 is a city road running event held on 19 July 2026 in Melbourne, Victoria. The event is presented with ASICS as a sponsor and features a field of over 27,000 runners, according to the organiser. Roads through the central business district are closed for the races and the course is described as fast and flat. The finish area is at Melbourne Park.
Race distances and entry
The event offers three distances:
- 21.1K (Half Marathon)
- 10K
- 5.5K
Early bird registration dates are listed from Dec 12 to Mar 5. Early bird fees shown on the event pages are $160 for the half marathon, $88 for the 10K, and $64 for the 5.5K. There are also charity registration options that require an access code and a corporate pre-purchase option for registration codes.
Fundraising and location
Organisers report that the Run Melbourne fundraising program has raised over $21 million across 18 years. The event lists a dedicated charity program and a fundraising hub. The primary venue is given as Grand Slam Oval, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC, with the course running through the Melbourne CBD and finishing at Melbourne Park. Sponsors named include ASICS, PURE Sports Nutrition, Rokeby, Fisiocrem, and the City of Melbourne. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
