Melbourne Event information

Join us on Sunday 10th November 2024 for our second annual Run2Cure Melbourne. We are moving to a new location in Albert Park!

Course map

Take in the scenic route around Albert Park Lake for our 5k and 10k events. One loop of the lake is 5km and this is repeated for the 10k.

The 3k and 1k events will both be out and back courses along the water. 1500m out and loop back for the 3k course and 500m out and return for the 1k course.

All courses are near water, please ensure children under 12 are supervised at all times.

Event Pricing

Whether you're looking to race or simply enjoy a morning out with your family, we have an event for everyone.

Our 10k, 5k and 3k distances are timed runs. The 1k Little Heroes Walk is not timed.

10k Run Pricing

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Two laps of Albert Park Lake, timed event.

  Early Bird Ends 27
September
2024 at
11:59pm
i20% off standard price
Standard Ends 3
November
2024 at
11:59pm
Last Minute Ends 9
November
2024 at
11:59pm
On the Day Ends 10
November
2024 at
9:30am
AdultiAges 18+ $44 $55 $68 $73
Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) $33 $42 $50 $55
Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) $23 $29 $35 $39
Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram,
accompanied by an adult.
Free Free Free $5

5k Run Pricing

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5k course is one lap around Albert Park Lake, timed event.

  Early Bird Ends 27
September
2024 at
11:59pm
i20% off standard price)
Standard Ends 3
November
2024 at
11:59pm
Last Minute Ends 9
November
2024 at
11:59pm
On the Day Ends 10
November
2024 at
9:30am
AdultiAges 18+ $35 $44 $55 $60
Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) $28 $36 $43 $48
Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) $17 $22 $26 $31
Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram,
accompanied by an adult.
Free Free Free $5

3k Run Pricing

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Timed event. The 3k course is an out and back along the water. 1500m out and loop back.

  Early Bird Ends 27
September
2024 at
11:59pm
i20% off standard price
Standard Ends 3
November
2024 at
11:59pm
Last Minute Ends 9
November
2024 at
11:59pm
On the Day Ends 10
November
2024 at
10:30am
AdultiAges 18+ $28 $35 $45 $50
Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) $22 $28 $37 $42
Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) $13 $17 $20 $25
Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram,
accompanied by an adult.
Free Free Free $5

1k Little Heroes Walk Pricing

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Not a timed event. The 1k course is an out and back along the water. 500m out and loop back.

  Early Bird Ends 27
September
2024 at
11:59pm
i20% off standard price
Standard Ends 3
November
2024 at
11:59pm
Last Minute Ends 9
November
2024 at
11:59pm
On the Day Ends 10
November
2024 at
11:00am
Adult iAges 18+ $20 $25 $30 $35
Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 yrs) iFamily members only $13 $17 $20 $25
Child (Ages 4 to 11 yrs) iFamily members only $9 $12 $15 $20
Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 yrs) iFamily members only. Must be
accompanied by an adult.
Free Free Free $5

Bib postage & collection

During registration you will have the option to either collect your event bib(s) for free during one of the below times. Or, you can have your bib posted to you ($8 per bib). All posted bibs will be mailed out approximately two weeks prior to event day.

Day Time Location
Fri 8 Nov 8:00-10:00am 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park
Fri 8 Nov 12:00-2:00pm 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park
Sat 9 Nov 8:00am-12:00pm 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park
Sun 10 Nov From 7:00am Rego Desk

1st Victorian Sea Scouts, 7 Aquatic Drive, Albert Park. Map to location can be found here.

Activities on the day

Family friendly activities are available throughout the morning, so you can make it a fun morning out. Kids can enjoy a variety of garden games, glitterpainting, roving costumed characters and music. Don't forget to head over to center stage at the below times for the following entertainment:

9:00-10:15am Colourful Twist Roving Ballooning
10:30-11:30am Joey the Magician
7:30-11:30am Proactivity Inflatable "Rockwall" Climbing


Food and coffee trucks available onsite too! ☕

Schedule of Events

The 5km loop is a flat, granitic path that runs alongside the foreshore of the lake with city views. Our 10k is comprised of 2 laps. The 3km and 1km courses are out and backs along the path.

Time Event
7:00am Rego Opens
8:00am 10k Start
9:15am 5k Start
10:00am 3k Start
10:30am 1k Start

Medals, prizes & Competitions

All participants across distances will receive a medal for completing Run2Cure. You will then have the option to stay and have your medal engraved on-site by Ad Laser for $15 ($4 from each medal will go back to our charity). Turn your medal into a beautiful symbol for who you are running for or with your time.

Top 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female runners will also receive a special medal on stage during our awards ceremony.

SHARE YOUR PAGE IN OCTOBER!
During the month of October, you will automatically be entered into a prize drawing simply by sharing your personal fundraising page. Be sure to use the "share" feature on your page to be eligible to win a prize pack valued at over $900!

Getting to the event 🚘

Please allow extra time for travel

Sunday 10th November is a busy day around Albert Park with multiple events in the area. Consider taking public transportation or allow extra time to park and arrive to your event on time.

Where is Albert Park Reserve?

23 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206 (View on Google Maps)

For a full read of the Albert Park Visitor Guide, including maps of the park grounds, click here.

Public Transportation

Catching the tram is a great way to get to Albert Park. Trams that travel along St Kilda Road all stop within easy walking distance of the park and the #12, #96, and #16 trams run past the park from the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda.

Car Parking

Limited parking is available for park users in Albert Park. Parking fees apply to all carparks and kerbside parking spaces within Albert Park.