Run Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jul 12, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Report
Inside look at what it's like to Run Melbourne.
Run Melbourne Recap 2024
Race Information
Located in the heart of Australia’s premier sporting and entertainment hub, runners and spectators will experience Grand Slam Oval like never before as it transforms into the central hub for Run Melbourne’s event site and finish line celebrations with DJs and live music, clothing drop, post-run massage, retail and race merchandise, food trucks, finisher big-screen viewing, and Run Melbourne’s Charity Lane. Choose your distance - 5.5k, 10k, or Half Marathon - and race past Melbourne’s famous landmarks as you take on the flat, fast, and scenic course.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 10,000+
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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