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29 Mar

Herald Sun / Transurban Run for the Kids

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Herald Sun / Transurban Run for the Kids is turning 20, and the party’s just getting started!

Join thousands of runners, walkers, rollers, strollers all supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

There's two unique courses across Melbourne's iconic Bolte Bridge. The long course is 14.4km, and the short course is 4.7km, both starting and finishing in the Docklands Precinct, easily accessible by public transport from Southern Cross Station.

The primary goal of Run for the Kids is to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal, with more than $24 million raised since the event began in 2006.

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Date Times
Sun 29 Mar
  • 7am - 12.30pm 7:00am - 12:30pm

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Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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Adult / general $79.95
Children $39.98

Free for children under 5

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  • telephone number: 03 9292 2901
  • email address: r4kadmin@news.com.au
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