Run Melbourne
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Run Melbourne 2026
Run Melbourne takes place in the Melbourne CBD and offers road-closed courses for several distances. The event includes a Half Marathon plus shorter distances, with a finish at Melbourne Park.
Distances:
- Half Marathon (21.1K)
- 10K
- 5.5K
- Kids 2K dash
The course is described as fast and flat and runs through the heart of the city past notable landmarks. The event has a fundraising component; over the past 19 years participants and organisers have raised more than $22 million for various causes, and organisers aim to raise funds again in the current year. The race brings a large field of runners together on fully closed roads and finishes within a major sporting venue in Melbourne. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.