The Big Melbourne Kilt Run
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The Big Melbourne Kilt Run
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run is a community fun run held on The Tan track at Kings Domain Gardens in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne Tartan Festival. The event raises funds for the Heart Foundation; entry fees cover event costs and a portion of funds collected are donated to the Heart Foundation. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia and receipted by the Victorian Scottish Heritage Cultural Foundation Limited.
The course is one full lap of The Tan, measured at 3.827 km, with markers every 250 m. The route starts and finishes at the Pillars of Wisdom and follows Alexandra Avenue, Anderson Street and the gravel Tan track alongside Birdwood Avenue, passing the main entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. Course marshals will guide participants.
Kilts are encouraged but not required; tartan attire is welcome. Facilities near the Pillars of Wisdom include a check-in and bag drop marquee, a first aid station, and a drinking fountain with a water bottle refill point. Additional public toilets are available at the Myer Music Bowl, the Anderson Street entry to the Royal Botanic Gardens and throughout Kings Domain. Photographers will capture finish line photos, which are available for purchase after the event.
Note that there are no road closures for the event; participants should take care when crossing Alexandra Avenue. Lost children should be reported immediately at the registration marquee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
