Run the Tan

Run the Tan is a charity running festival featuring various key events taking on the challenging 3.8km course.

Held in April, this is a must-do event for elite athletes, serious runners, families, schools and spectators alike, with the course taking in Australia’s most iconic running track, The Tan, surrounding the Royal Botanic Gardens. The event also includes celebrities, emergency services and school races, plus a fun run for everyone.

Run the Tan promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for all Australians, with a primary focus on raising funds and awareness of the positive impact of exercise on mental health and wellbeing.