The Big Melbourne Kilt Run
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The Big Melbourne Kilt Run : Melbourne Tartan Festival
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run is a community fun run held on Sunday 14 March 2027 on The Tan track at Kings Domain Gardens, starting and finishing near the Pillars of Wisdom. The event takes place on a single measured lap of the Tan track. The course is 3.827 km with markers every 250 m and runs clockwise from the Pillars of Wisdom around the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Kilts are not required; any tartan clothing is welcome. The event is presented in support of the Heart Foundation, but ticket proceeds and donations are collected and administered by the Victorian Scottish Heritage Cultural Foundation, which will determine and make any donation to the Heart Foundation after the event. Entry fees help cover event costs. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia and a tax receipt will be issued by the Foundation.
Event facilities and safety information include a check-in and bag drop marquee at the Pillars of Wisdom, a first aid station near the start/finish area, photographers at the finish (photos available after the event), water fountains and refill at the Pillars of Wisdom and around The Tan, and public toilets near the Myer Music Bowl and Anderson Street entry. There are no road closures for the event, so participants should take care when crossing Alexandra Avenue. Lost children should be reported to the registration marquee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
