Run the Tan 2025
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Organiser: RUN THE TAN
The Run The Tan annual showcase charity event is back on 27 April 2025 at the iconic Tan Track in Melbourne.
There will be 5 key race events - a public fun run event open to everyone and 4 feature events with top elite athletes, celebrities challenge, emergency service workers and battle of the schools all trying to beat the record for the fastest lap around The Tan of 10:08 mins and get an official time while raising funds and awareness for Mental Health.
One lap of the Tan is 3.827km and the official start point is at the Pillars of Wisdom near the junction of Olympic Boulevard and Alexandra Avenue.
There will be limited spots available for the public fun run event.
Distances/Events (Official Hot Lap of The Tan)
3.827K
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