RUN THE TAN

RUN THE TAN Your central source of truth for all official times around The Tan + host of annual Run the Tan showcase event and weekly Run Club.

The TAN Track is one of the most iconic and popular running tracks in Australia. People from all walks of life and abilities have either jogged, raced, walked or trained on the Tan track. Most people can relate to what their PB is around the tan.

🚨 AUSTRALIAN RECORD ALERT 🚨Izzi Batt-Doyle has rewritten the Australian record books with a sensational performance at t...
11/10/2026

🚨 AUSTRALIAN RECORD ALERT 🚨

Izzi Batt-Doyle has rewritten the Australian record books with a sensational performance at the Chicago Marathon, stopping the clock in an incredible 2:20:38.

The outstanding run takes 46 seconds off the previous Australian record and sees Batt-Doyle become the fastest Australian woman in history over the marathon.

A career-defining performance and another landmark moment for Australian distance running. Congratulations, Izzi! 👏💚💛

FASTEST EVER AROUND THE TAN. 🏆For generations, some of Australia’s best athletes have tested themselves around Melbourne...
11/10/2026

FASTEST EVER AROUND THE TAN. 🏆

For generations, some of Australia’s best athletes have tested themselves around Melbourne’s iconic 3.827km Tan Track.

These are the benchmarks.

Men’s course record - Craig Mottram, 10:08
Women’s course record - Linden Hall + Jessica Hull, 11:31
Para record - Michael Roeger, 10:53

Behind those records sits an incredible all-time Top 10 across men, women and para, spanning different eras and generations of Australian running.
From Craig Mottram’s 2006 benchmark that still stands today, to Linden Hall equalling Jessica Hull’s women’s record in 2026, the history keeps evolving.

Every year, new names are added.
Every year, the standard gets harder.

And on 18 April 2027, the next chapter will be written.

Could you set your own official time around The Tan?

📅 Sunday 18 April 2027
📍 The Tan Track, Melbourne

ONE LAP. ONE HILL. NO HIDING.

Run Club 10.10.2026 🙌Nike Melbourne Marathon Fest Shake Out Session.Good luck to everyone who is running at Melb Mara th...
09/10/2026

Run Club 10.10.2026 🙌

Nike Melbourne Marathon Fest Shake Out Session.

Good luck to everyone who is running at Melb Mara this weekend.

Such a glorious morning.

Join us every Saturday morning 8am at The Tan. All welcome. All ages, all abilities.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

THE HILL DECIDES. 👑At Run the Tan, the race doesn’t just happen around the Tan.It goes up it.The King & Queen of the Hil...
07/10/2026

THE HILL DECIDES. 👑

At Run the Tan, the race doesn’t just happen around the Tan.
It goes up it.

The King & Queen of the Hill is a race within the race, recognising the fastest male and female athletes up the toughest part of Melbourne’s most iconic lap - Anderson Street Hill.

One climb.
One chance.
No hiding.

Who will earn the crown in 2027?

The hill awaits.

📅 Sunday 18 April 2027
📍 The Tan Track, Melbourne

Proudly sponsored by Bennelong Foundation.

MELBOURNE MARA SHAKE OUT 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Racing Melbourne Marathon on Sunday?Come and shake out the legs and some of those pre-m...
04/10/2026

MELBOURNE MARA SHAKE OUT 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Racing Melbourne Marathon on Sunday?

Come and shake out the legs and some of those pre-marathon nerves with us on Saturday morning at the home of Melbourne running.

No pop-up. No hype.

We’re here every Saturday. Same place. Same time. Same welcoming community.
📍 Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track
🕗 Saturday | 8:00am
👟 Easy shake out run / walk (1 or 2 laps). All paces welcome.
💚 Free. Always.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first mara, tackling the half, 10K or 5K, or just want to join us for an easy lap, everyone’s welcome.

A relaxed run around the Tan, good people, plenty of race-day chat, followed by coffee and breakfast at Gilson ☕️🥐

Shake out the legs. Settle the nerves. Soak up the atmosphere.

See you at the Pillars of Wisom, Tan Track.

Have a Krak! RSVP to let us know if you're going? - https://www.facebook.com/events/29303102529297790/

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WHO RUNS MELBOURNE? 🚨Every day, our emergency services show up for the community.On 18 April 2027, they’ll line up again...
04/10/2026

WHO RUNS MELBOURNE? 🚨

Every day, our emergency services show up for the community.

On 18 April 2027, they’ll line up against each other.

The Run the Tan Emergency Services Challenge brings together teams from across Melbourne for one lap, one hill and plenty of friendly rivalry.

It’s about pride. Teamwork. Mateship. And representing the people you serve alongside every day.

So who takes the bragging rights in 2027?

Who runs Melbourne?

One city. One challenge. One pride.

📅 Sunday 18 April 2027
📍 The Tan Track, Melbourne

Tag your crew and start building your team.

Run Club 03.10.2026 🙌Rain, hail or shine. Not even an earthquake kept all these legends from getting up, lacing up and s...
03/10/2026

Run Club 03.10.2026 🙌

Rain, hail or shine. Not even an earthquake kept all these legends from getting up, lacing up and showing up this morning. Well done everyone 💪

Join us every Saturday morning 8am at The Tan. All welcome. All ages, all abilities.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

The Tan is more than a running track.It’s part of Melbourne.For generations, Olympians, elite athletes, club runners, ev...
01/10/2026

The Tan is more than a running track.

It’s part of Melbourne.

For generations, Olympians, elite athletes, club runners, everyday runners, walkers and run clubs have all tested themselves, trained, connected and shared the same iconic 3.827km lap.

And for Run the Tan, there could be no other home.

One lap.
One hill.
No hiding.

From the history and records to the people and community that bring it to life every day, the Tan is woven into Melbourne’s running culture.

The Tan Track.
The official home of Run the Tan.

Made in Melbourne. Built by community.

📍 The Tan Track, Melbourne
📅 Sunday 18 April 2027

RUN LOCAL. RUN ICONIC.

For anyone who's found something in movement they couldn't find anywhere else, Ryan Buttner's story will land.Football w...
28/09/2026

For anyone who's found something in movement they couldn't find anywhere else, Ryan Buttner's story will land.

Football was his identity, until three ACL injuries ended it. Movement, in new forms, helped him rebuild who he is: from the field, to plumbing, to coaching in health and fitness.

Read the full story (Link in BIO): https://darrentempleton.com.au/ryan-buttner-when-one-version-of-your-life-ends/

Run Club 26.09.2026 🙌 It's not the size that counts, it's the quality. Well done to all these legends for getting up, la...
26/09/2026

Run Club 26.09.2026 🙌

It's not the size that counts, it's the quality. Well done to all these legends for getting up, lacing up and showing up in the rain this morning.

Join us every Saturday morning 8am at The Tan. All welcome. All ages, all abilities.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

Address

Pillars Of Wisdom, The Tan Track
Melbourne, VIC
3004

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 12am
Tuesday 5am - 12am
Wednesday 5am - 12am
Thursday 5am - 12am
Friday 5am - 12am
Saturday 5am - 12am
Sunday 5am - 12am

Telephone

+61390086520

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