Pillars of Wisdom · Melbourne
a charity fun run and elite races around the Tan, spectators welcome
Get ticketson whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededDates & times
One email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
One email, no list, and we never share your address.
Your crew, sorted
See which mates are free for this, minus the group chat roll call.
Got Keen? Open it in the appAbout
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.
Quick answers
When is Run the Tan?
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 8am.
Where is it?
Pillars of Wisdom, Melbourne, VIC.
Where do I get tickets?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
Free
Run the Tan: Run Club
Pillars of Wisdom · Sat 21 Nov · 8:00am
Free
Aurora parkrun
Aurora parkrun · Sat 21 Nov · 8:00am
Legal Fun Run and Walk
Melbourne · Tue 17 Nov · 5:00pm
Free
Park Orienteering - Spring into Summer Series 2026
Henry Turner South Reserve Pavillion Carpark · Tue 10 Nov · 6:30pm
Free
Parkrun - Rosebud
Bay Trail · Sat 21 Nov · 8:00am
From $45
Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run
Melbourne · Sat 28 Nov · 8:00am
The best things on this weekend, in one email. No app needed. Bail any time.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
Plan it on Keen
Keen is how mates lock in plans: see who’s free, who’s keen, and actually make it happen.