Run the Tan
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Run the Tan : Run the Tan & Support Mental Health
Run the Tan is a community running event held at the Tan Track in Melbourne on Sunday 18 April 2027. The event raises funds and awareness for local mental health charities and brings together elite athletes, celebrities, emergency service teams, schools and members of the public.
Participants can attempt an official timed lap of the Tan Track, which is a recorded 3.827 km circuit around the Botanic Gardens. The program includes a public fun run that is open to everyone with limited spots, an elite athletes showcase, celebrity heats, an emergency services challenge between teams, and a schools competition.
Digital clocks at the track display official times and top results. The recorded fastest lap times listed at the venue include 10:08 (male record, 2006), 11:31 (female equal record, 2026 and 2023) and 10:53 (para multiclass record, 2026). The event emphasises community involvement and fundraising for mental health causes.
A weekly Run Club meets at The Tan on Saturdays; it is free to join and described as welcoming to a broad range of participants. Organisers provide information on fundraising, event categories, results and a hall of fame on their official channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
